Tigers Defeat AL Central-Leading Guardians 10-1

The Detroit Tigers defeated the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 10-1, winning their four-game series. Jack Flaherty, returning from a two-week layoff due to a back injury, pitched six strong innings, allowing only one run on two hits and striking out four. Riley Greene drove in three runs on three hits, and Gio Urshela's three-run double in the sixth inning sealed the game. The Tigers have now won six of their last seven games but remain 13 games behind the Guardians in the division. Flaherty, who signed a one-year, $14 million contract, is expected to be a top trade target ahead of the trade deadline. The Tigers will play six more games against the Guardians this month, providing further opportunities to close the gap in the standings.