guardians Clinch Wild Card Spot with 8-4 Victory Over Tigers
DETROIT, MI – September 30, 2025 – The Cleveland Guardians secured a berth in the American League Wild Card Series with an 8-4 win over the Detroit tigers at Comerica Park on tuesday. The victory, fueled by a strong offensive showing and solid pitching, marks the guardians’ second postseason appearance in the last three seasons.
this late-season push for a playoff spot underscores the Guardians’ resilience after a mid-season slump threatened their postseason hopes. The win eliminates the Tigers from playoff contention and sets the stage for a crucial wild Card matchup against the [Opponent TBD], with the series beginning on october 7th. The Guardians’ success hinges on maintaining their momentum and capitalizing on their young core’s potential as they navigate the challenging playoff landscape.
Guardians’ starter Tanner Bibee pitched six strong innings, allowing three runs on seven hits while striking out five. Reliever Sam Hentges earned the win, holding the Tigers scoreless in the seventh.Detroit’s starter, Tarik Skubal, took the loss, surrendering five runs in five innings pitched.
Cleveland’s offense exploded in the third inning, scoring four runs highlighted by a two-run double from josé Ramírez. ramírez finished the day 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Bo Naylor added a solo home run in the sixth, extending the Guardians’ lead. Steven Kwan went 2-for-5 with an RBI, and Andrés Giménez contributed a pair of hits.
The tigers responded with three runs in the fourth, but the Guardians answered with three more in the eighth, effectively sealing the victory.Detroit’s Spencer torkelson hit a solo home run in the ninth, but it was too little, too late.
Box score:
Cleveland Guardians (8)
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Andrés Giménez | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| José Ramírez | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Josh Bell | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bo Naylor | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| David fry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabriel Arias | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kole Calhoun | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Freeman | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 31 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
Detroit Tigers (4)
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Greene | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Colt Keith | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| spencer Torkelson | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Matt Vierling | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kerry Carpenter | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andy Ibáñez | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javier Báez | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Akil Baddoo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Kelly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 28 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Pitching:
* W: Sam Hentges (1-0)
* L: Tarik Skubal (12-8)
* S: Emmanuel Clase
