Detroit Tigers End Cleveland Guardians 9-Game Losing Streak With 1-0 Win

The Detroit Tigers have been dominant against the Cleveland Guardians, winning consecutive games and extending the Guardians' losing streak to nine games. On July 6, Tarik Skubal delivered seven shutout innings with 10 strikeouts, helping the Tigers win 7-2 in extra innings, with key contributions from Zach McKinstry, Trey Sweeney, Javier Báez, and Riley Greene. The Tigers’ offense has been strong, with Spencer Torkelson hitting his 20th home run of the season and Riley Greene breaking a hitless streak. Meanwhile, the Guardians continue to struggle offensively, ranking last in runs scored over the past month and being shut out multiple times during the losing streak. Casey Mize also pitched excellently on July 5, throwing seven innings of four-hit ball in a 1-0 Tigers victory. Cleveland's offense has been particularly ineffective with runners in scoring position, batting just .165 since June 26, while Detroit's pitching and timely hitting have allowed them to maintain their division lead.