DETROIT — The Guardians, facing the team that is on the verge of replacing them as AL Central champion, did not surprise anyone when they announced who would start Wednesday and Thursday’s games against the Tigers.

They went with their two best starters — Gavin Williams on Wednesday and Tanner Bibee on Thursday in a dire situation. Left-hander Joey Cantillo opened the series Tuesday night against 14-game winner Casey Mize.

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Detroit entered Tuesday’s game with a 6 1/2 game lead over Cleveland in the Central. Their magic number to clinch the division was seven, but the two teams pl

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