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Guardians Dominate Tigers in Series Opener with 7-0 Shutout

Tanner Bibee's stellar pitching and Carlos Santana's key hit lead Cleveland to a crucial win over division-leading Detroit.

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Overview

  • Tanner Bibee delivered seven scoreless innings, striking out eight and allowing only three hits, in one of his strongest starts of the season.
  • Carlos Santana's two-run double in the fourth inning set the tone for Cleveland's offense, which later added four runs in the ninth inning.
  • Angel Martinez contributed a solo home run and a two-run double, further solidifying the Guardians' offensive performance.
  • Reliever Cade Smith preserved a 3-0 lead in the eighth inning by striking out three consecutive batters with the bases loaded.
  • The Guardians' win narrows Detroit's AL Central lead to five games, as Cleveland seeks to build momentum in this critical divisional series.