Detroit Tigers blanked by Cleveland Guardians for 5th loss in 6 games

The Detroit Tigers lost to the Cleveland Guardians, 4-0.

The loss was the Tigers' second in the three-game series, and fifth in six games.

Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty allowed one run on three hits and four walks over five innings.

The Detroit Tigers had their best-case scenario in the seventh inning.

With a runner on first base, the Tigers deployed three right-handed hitters — pinch-hitters Jahmai Jones and Andy Ibáñez and everyday player Gleyber Torres — against Cleveland Guardians left-handed reliever Erik Sabrowski.

The Tigers failed to score in those favorable matchups, contributing to a 4-0 loss to the Guardians on Wednesday, Sept. 17, in the second of three games in the series at Comerica Park. The Guardians tacked on their final two runs in the ninth inning.

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