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Tigers’ Collapse Deepens With 5-1 Loss to Guardians as Wild-Card Margin Slips to One Game

Manager A.J. Hinch describes a painful stretch, emphasizing day-to-day focus.

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Sep 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) watches from the dugout in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Sep 24, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) walks on the field in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Cleveland beat Detroit 5-1 on Wednesday, with starter Jack Flaherty allowing three earned runs over 4.1 innings in the loss.
  • Detroit holds a one-game edge over Houston for the AL’s final wild-card berth with four games remaining.
  • The Guardians lead the AL Central by one game entering Thursday’s series finale in Cleveland.
  • Hinch called the situation “painful,” rejected the idea of resignation in the clubhouse, and said his priority is preparing players for the next game.
  • The skid has reached 11 losses in 12 games, and fan frustration has produced public calls to fire team president Scott Harris, according to The Sporting News.