Guardians @ Tigers · May 18, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, May 18, 2026

Comerica Park Regular Season

Cleveland Guardians Guardians 8

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NIGHT game

2 Detroit Tigers Tigers

Away starter

Slade Cecconi

Home starter

Framber Valdez

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Cecconi unleashes evolved cutter in dominant start vs. Tigers

DETROIT -- Guardians starter Slade Cecconi delivered a 2-2 cutter to Dillon Dingler in the sixth inning Monday night at Comerica Park. The offering moved down and away from the Tigers’ catcher, who swung through it for strike three to end the inning.

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José Ramírez, Slade Cecconi lead Guardians to a win00:03:21

José Ramírez crushes a homer and rips a two run double to back Slade Cecconi's superb outing, leading the Guardians to an 8-2 win over the Tigers

Condensed Game: CLE@DET - 5/18/2600:10:34

Condensed Game: José Ramírez and the Guardians take on Matt Vierling and the Tigers on May 18, 2026

José Ramírez's solo home run (8)00:00:23

José Ramírez hammers a solo home run to left field for his 8th home run of the season, extending the Guardians lead to 8-2 in the 9th

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Guardians @ Tigers · 8–2

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