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Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 2: final score and stats

Cleveland Guardians beat Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians 3 to Detroit Tigers 2, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians.

MLBWednesday, May 20, 2026

Cleveland Guardians29-223

Final

Detroit Tigers20-302

DateMay 20, 2026

Start time6:40 PM ET

VenueComerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

TVMLB.TV

Attendance20,450

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OT	R
Cleveland Guardians	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	3
Detroit Tigers	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	2

Top performers

Cleveland Guardians

Batting AverageSteven Kwan · 1-2, BB

Home RunsJose Ramirez · 1-5, 2B, RBI, 3 K

Runs Batted InJose Ramirez · 1-5, 2B, RBI, 3 K

MLB RatingTanner Bibee · 8.0 IP, ER, 4 H, 5 K, BB

Detroit Tigers

Batting AverageZach McKinstry · 2-4, RBI, K

Home RunsZack Short · 0-0

Runs Batted InZach McKinstry · 2-4, RBI, K

MLB RatingDrew Anderson · 4.2 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 7 K, 2 BB

Team comparison

Cleveland GuardiansDetroit Tigers

Runs per game

3.4

-

Runs allowed per game

3.3

-

29-22Record20-30

1st in AL CentStanding4th in AL Cent

3-2Road record / home record0-0

LLLTWLast 5

L3Streak-

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Guardians

Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery

Out

Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery

Out

Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Detroit Tigers

Jake Miller SP · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Out

Will Vest RP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Trey Sweeney SS · Shoulder - Surgery

Out

Wenceel Perez RF · Orbital - Fracture

Out

Reese Olson SP · Shoulder - Surgery

Out

Box score

Cleveland Guardians

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Angel Martinez	1-5	5	1	1	1	0	0	0	11	.263	.305	.500
Jose Ramirez	1-5	5	0	1	1	0	0	3	23	.235	.363	.422
Chase DeLauter	2-4	4	0	2	0	0	1	1	18	.274	.361	.470
Rhys Hoskins	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	10	.192	.353	.375
Kyle Manzardo	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	8	.222	.303	.356
Daniel Schneemann	1-5	5	1	1	0	0	0	1	13	.244	.322	.397
David Fry	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	9	.224	.350	.388
Travis Bazzana	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	5	.304	.429	.406
Steven Kwan	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	11	.207	.337	.266
Patrick Bailey	0-4	4	0	0	1	0	0	1	14	.134	.200	.175
Brayan Rocchio	0-3	3	1	0	0	0	1	2	18	.277	.366	.396
Team	8-36	36	3	8	3	0	4	11	140

Cleveland Guardians

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Tanner Bibee	8.0	4	1	1	1	5	0	104-67	3.75	104
Erik Sabrowski	0.1	0	0	0	2	1	0	13-4	1.71	13
Colin Holderman	0.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	11-8	1.50	11
Cade Smith	1.0	1	1	0	0	1	0	14-10	2.66	14
Team	10.0	5	2	1	3	9	0	142-89		142

Detroit Tigers

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Colt Keith	0-5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	19	.281	.320	.338
Kevin McGonigle	0-2	2	1	0	0	0	2	0	17	.285	.393	.408
Dillon Dingler	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	1	1	22	.234	.313	.443
Riley Greene	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	2	16	.333	.430	.486
Matt Vierling	0-3	3	0	0	1	0	0	1	17	.207	.277	.380
Gage Workman	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	10	.185	.185	.481
Zack Short	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.278	.000
Wenceel Perez	0-1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	4	.167	.220	.245
Zach McKinstry	2-4	4	0	2	1	0	0	1	13	.186	.247	.256
Hao-Yu Lee	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	11	.207	.258	.328
Jake Rogers	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	12	.159	.220	.250
Spencer Torkelson	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	.193	.307	.379
Team	5-33	33	2	5	2	0	3	9	142

Detroit Tigers

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Drew Anderson	4.2	2	0	0	2	7	0	63-38	3.98	63
Kyle Finnegan	1.0	2	0	0	0	1	0	12-9	1.59	12
Brant Hurter	1.1	0	0	0	1	0	0	9-4	3.00	9
Kenley Jansen	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	18-11	3.38	18
Will Vest	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	0	20-13	5.93	20
Tyler Holton	1.0	2	2	1	0	1	0	18-12	4.70	18
Team	10.0	8	3	2	4	11	0	140-87		140

Recent form

Cleveland GuardiansLLLTW

Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7

Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3

Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7

Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0

Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2

Season series

CLE wins series 4-0

May 21, 2026CLE 3, DET 1

May 20, 2026CLE 3, DET 2

May 19, 2026CLE 4, DET 3

May 18, 2026CLE 8, DET 2

Team pages

Cleveland Guardians
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Tigers
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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers?

Cleveland Guardians won, 3-2, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

What was the final score of Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers?

Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 2.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Guardians: Steven Kwan (1-2, BB batting average). Detroit Tigers: Zach McKinstry (2-4, RBI, K batting average).

Where is Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers played?

Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan.

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