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Guardians rally in 10th to down Tigers, 3-2

PUBLISHED May 20, 2026, 11:15 PM ET

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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.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Detroit entered Wednesday's game amid a multi-game losing streak.
Ninth inning: Daniel Schneemann scored on Patrick Bailey's groundout to tie the game for Cleveland.
Tenth inning: Angel Martínez tripled to score Brayan Rocchio; José Ramírez doubled him home for a 3-1 lead.
Bottom of the 10th: Zach McKinstry drove in Wenceel Pérez to make it 3-2.
Cade Smith retired the final three batters to record his 16th save and end the game.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The Cleveland Guardians benefited directly, securing a 3-2 victory when Angel Martínez tripled in the 10th and José Ramírez followed with an RBI double, with Cade Smith recording his 16th save and the team building late-game momentum.

Who Impacted

The Detroit Tigers suffered a setback, dropping another game in a losing stretch (five straight and 13 of 15) despite late efforts including Zach McKinstry's RBI single that chased one run home in the ninth.

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