Ramírez hits 2 home runs

José Ramírez propelled the Cleveland Guardians to an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers with two home runs and an RBI double, marking his 26th homer of the season and the 240th of his career, tying him with Albert Belle for second in franchise history. Tanner Bibee delivered a strong performance, allowing only two runs over six-plus innings before being replaced in the seventh inning. The Guardians, who lead the AL Central, recently acquired outfielder Lane Thomas as they seek to enhance their starting pitching ahead of the trade deadline. In contrast, the Tigers are expected to make trades to bolster their rotation, including potentially dealing All-Star Tarik Skubal and right-hander Jack Flaherty, who was scratched from the game. The Tigers also placed shortstop Javier Báez on the medical emergency list for personal reasons. This matchup highlighted the contrasting trajectories of both teams as Cleveland aims for playoff contention while Detroit continues its rebuilding phase.