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Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 1: final score and stats

Cleveland Guardians beat Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians 3 to Detroit Tigers 1, on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians.

MLBThursday, May 21, 2026

Cleveland Guardians30-223

Final

Detroit Tigers20-311

DateMay 21, 2026

Start time1:10 PM ET

VenueComerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

TVMLB.TV

Attendance25,687

Line score

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

Top performers

Cleveland Guardians

Batting AverageDaniel Schneemann · 1-3, 2B, RBI, R, BB, K

Home RunsPatrick Bailey · 1-3, HR, RBI, R

Runs Batted InJose Ramirez · 1-4, RBI, K

MLB RatingBrayan Rocchio · 3-3, 2 2B, R, SB

Detroit Tigers

Batting AverageDillon Dingler · 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K

Home RunsDillon Dingler · 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K

Runs Batted InDillon Dingler · 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K

MLB RatingDillon Dingler · 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K

Team comparison

Cleveland GuardiansDetroit Tigers

Runs per game

3.4

Runs allowed per game

3.3

30-22Record20-31

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
Daniel Schneemann	1-3	3	1	1	1	0	1	1	13	.246	.327	.403
Jose Ramirez	1-4	4	0	1	1	0	0	1	21	.236	.361	.419
Chase DeLauter	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	17	.267	.354	.459
Rhys Hoskins	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	17	.185	.343	.361
Travis Bazzana	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	16	.288	.409	.384
Angel Martinez	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	15	.256	.298	.488
Steven Kwan	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	12	.202	.330	.260
Patrick Bailey	1-3	3	1	1	1	1	0	0	15	.140	.204	.210
Brayan Rocchio	3-3	3	1	3	0	0	0	0	21	.290	.376	.420
Team	6-33	33	3	6	3	1	1	7	147

Cleveland Guardians

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Joey Cantillo	5.2	3	0	0	3	6	0	98-67	3.05	98
Matt Festa	0.1	1	0	0	0	1	0	5-5	4.64	5
Shawn Armstrong	0.2	0	0	0	1	2	0	16-9	3.97	16
Tim Herrin	0.2	1	1	1	0	1	1	10-9	1.65	10
Codi Heuer	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	0	9-5	3.38	9
Hunter Gaddis	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	16-13	5.25	16
Team	9.0	6	1	1	4	13	1	154-108		154

Detroit Tigers

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Matt Vierling	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	1	3	31	.200	.275	.368
Kevin McGonigle	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	1	1	15	.286	.395	.407
Dillon Dingler	2-4	4	1	2	1	1	0	2	13	.241	.317	.469
Riley Greene	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	18	.326	.422	.475
Jahmai Jones	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	13	.175	.254	.316
Gage Workman	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	.179	.179	.464
Spencer Torkelson	1-4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	13	.194	.306	.376
Wenceel Perez	0-4	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	14	.160	.212	.236
Hao-Yu Lee	0-2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	12	.200	.250	.317
Colt Keith	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	13	.279	.322	.336
Zack Short	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	4	.067	.300	.067
Zach McKinstry	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	.193	.253	.261
Team	6-33	33	1	6	1	1	4	13	154

Detroit Tigers

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Casey Mize	6.2	4	2	2	0	4	0	95-60	2.47	95
Burch Smith	0.2	2	1	1	1	1	1	27-15	3.18	27
Enmanuel De Jesus	1.2	0	0	0	0	2	0	25-16	6.20	25
Team	9.0	6	3	3	1	7	1	147-91		147

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
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers?

Cleveland Guardians won, 3-1, on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

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

Cleveland Guardians 3, Detroit Tigers 1.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Guardians: Daniel Schneemann (1-3, 2B, RBI, R, BB, K batting average). Detroit Tigers: Dillon Dingler (2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, R, 2 K batting average).

Where is Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers played?

Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan.

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