The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers continue their three-game series at Comerica Park, with the Tigers looking to extend their three-game home winning streak while the Guardians aim to snap their road struggles.
Game Overview
- Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
- Time: 6:10 PM ET
- Location: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Great Lakes, ESPN
- Series Status: Third meeting of the season
Team Breakdown
Detroit Tigers (33-19, 1st in AL Central)
- Last Game: 4-3 win vs. Guardians
- Key Players:
- Spencer Torkelson – Leads the team with 13 home runs and 13 doubles, providing consistent power.
- Riley Greene – Batting .287, with four doubles and three home runs in his last 10 games.
- Jack Flaherty (SP) – 4-4, 4.44 ERA, looking to build on his recent strong outings.
Cleveland Guardians (28-22, 3rd in AL Central)
- Last Game: 3-4 loss vs. Tigers
- Key Players:
- Steven Kwan – Batting .322, with 12 doubles and four home runs.
- José Ramírez – Hitting .375 over his last 10 games, with three home runs and a triple.
- Tanner Bibee (SP) – 3-4, 4.06 ERA, looking to bounce back after a tough outing.
Key Matchups & Storylines
1. Tigers’ Home Dominance vs. Guardians’ Road Struggles
Detroit has a 17-7 home record, while Cleveland is 14-14 on the road. Can the Guardians overcome their road woes?
2. Torkelson vs. Bibee – Power vs. Pitching
Torkelson has been one of the best power hitters in the AL, while Bibee has struggled with control issues in recent starts.
3. Greene’s Hot Streak vs. Guardians’ Defense
Greene has been on fire, batting .368 over his last five games, while Cleveland’s defense ranks ninth in AL on-base percentage allowed.
4. Tigers’ Offensive Efficiency
Detroit ranks seventh in MLB in team batting average (.255), while Cleveland has struggled to generate runs consistently.
5. AL Central Standings Impact
Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning, making this series crucial for postseason hopes.
Prediction & X-Factors
- Likely Outcome: A competitive game with Detroit favored due to their home-field advantage and offensive depth.
- X-Factors:
- Bibee’s ability to limit walks – If he controls the strike zone, Cleveland has the edge.
- Flaherty’s command – Can he keep Guardians’ hitters off balance?
- Ramírez’s clutch hitting – If he delivers again, Cleveland could pull off a win.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 8
Detroit Tigers – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 23, 2025
