The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Sept. 5. Follow along for live updates throughout the game tonight.

Our Tigers vs. Guardians prediction sees value in backing Gavin Williams to lead the charge in a low-scoring victory this afternoon.

The Guardians threatened just once in the game. David Fry and Angel Genao opened the second with singles. Petey Halpin advanced them with a bunt, but Valdez retired the next two batters to end the threat. The Tigers out-hit the Guardians, 11-3. It was only Detroit’s fifth win in the last 21 games.

Aug 28, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) walks to the dugout after striking out during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field.

A.J. Hinch gives Tigers injury updates on the pitching staff in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Progressive Field.

Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.

Detroit Tigers rookie Hao-Yu Lee was injured in a collision at home plate in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians.