Guardians 4, Tigers 3: A close game, but the Tigers continue their losing streak

May 19, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson (20) hits a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians in the second inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Tigers went into their second of four games against the Cleveland Guardians tonight, hoping to split the series early and end their growing losing streak. They had Keider Montero on the mound, up against Parker Messick for the Guardians.

After a rough series opener on Monday, Detroit definitely wanted to turn things around for the hometown crowd. Montero got things going exactly the way the Tigers hoped he would, getting the Guardians out 1-2-3. In the home half of the inning, the Tigers did the same, however, going three-up, three-down to end the inning quickly.

Kyle Manzardo started the second inning with a single, followed by a walk to Travis Bazzana. The Guardians love a bunt, so Angel Martinez laid down a sac bunt to advance both baserunners. A Steven Kwan sac fly then brought Manzardo home, putting the Guardians on the board first.

In the bottom of the inning, Riley Greene got a one-out walk, then Spencer Torkelson hit a home run over the wall in left field. Wenceel Perez also singled, but two outs left him stranded. However, the Tigers now had the lead in the game.