Guardians rally in 10th to down Tigers, 3-2
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Detroit — Angel Martínez led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking triple and José Ramírez followed with an RBI double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night. Cleveland had tied the score in the ninth when Daniel Schneemann scored on Patrick Bailey’s groundout, forcing extra innings.
The outcome left Detroit with another loss during a prolonged slump — the Tigers have lost five straight and 13 of 15 games — while Cleveland recorded the late win and saw Cade Smith close the game for his 16th save. Tanner Bibee pitched eight innings for the Guardians, and Detroit mounted a ninth-inning threat but failed to convert before the extra-inning rally.
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Timeline
- 1. Detroit entered Wednesday's game amid a multi-game losing streak.
- 2. Ninth inning: Daniel Schneemann scored on Patrick Bailey's groundout to tie the game for Cleveland.
- 3. Tenth inning: Angel Martínez tripled to score Brayan Rocchio; José Ramírez doubled him home for a 3-1 lead.
- 4. Bottom of the 10th: Zach McKinstry drove in Wenceel Pérez to make it 3-2.
- 5. Cade Smith retired the final three batters to record his 16th save and end the game.
Why it matters
If you're a Cleveland Guardians fan, this win is a morale booster. It shows the team's resilience and ability to rally late in the game. For Detroit Tigers fans, it's a tough pill to swallow, but it's a reminder that slumps are part of the game.
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