CLEVELAND — The Detroit Tigers' offense scored early runs. Right-hander Alex Faedo, in his fourth MLB start, pitched into the sixth inning. And the bullpen kept the Cleveland Guardians scoreless.
That recipe allowed the Tigers to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Tigers topped the Guardians, 4-2, in Sunday's series finale at Progressive Field. The series was supposed to be three games between the American League Central rivals, but Saturday's clash was postponed due to rain.
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The Tigers (14-26) relied on their best bullpen arms down the stretch, and they were boosted by a solo home run from their best player, shortstop Javier Báez, in the eighth inning.