The Tigers managed a split of today’s double-header against Cleveland, losing the day game but rallying and blasting past the Guardians to take the nightcap, ending a frustrating eight-game losing streak.
In the first game, Drew Hutchinson continued his surprise (as in surprise, he’s pitching for the Tigers!) season against struggling Guardians pitcher Aaron Civale, who has a high ERA but seemingly owns the Tigers. And… it was a surprising pitcher’s duel, as both hurlers went over five innings, giving up one run each.
Civale struck out 10 Tigers in six innings as he continued to stymie the offense, which only had three hits on the night.