Tigers fail to protect lead in ninth inning, lose to Guardians again
The Tigers lost a pitching duel against the Guardians, who scored the tying run in the ninth inning.
Detroit – You can’t start a winning streak until you win one. The Tigers are still searching for the one. The Cleveland Guardians, who tied the game in the top of the ninth, scored three more runs in the top of the 10th inning off reliever Tyler Holton and beat the Tigers for the third straight night at Comerica Park, 3-2.
The Tigers have lost five straight, 13 of 15 and eight of nine at home. At the 50-game mark, they stand at 10 games under . 500 (20-30).
It was another night of abject frustration for the home team, almost a blueprint on how to avoid a victory. on the board! pic.
twitter. com/9B7XJSaYJI — Detroit Tigers (@tigers) May 21, 2026 Like in the bottom of the ninth when the Guardians' gifted the Tigers back-to-back walks to start the inning. Neither runner advanced.