DETROIT (AP) — Gavin Williams struck out nine in five innings, Bo Naylor hit a two-run single and the Cleveland Guardians won their season-best sixth straight game, 4-0 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.

Cleveland, which has won 11 of its last 12, is now 4 1/2 games behind the Tigers in the AL Central race. The teams play three more games next week.

It was the 10th shutout loss of the season for the Tigers, who have lost 13 of their last 20 games and need a combination of seven wins and Cleveland losses to win the division. • Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) • Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias hits a double against the Detroit

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