The Cleveland Guardians marched into Comerica Park and stunned the Detroit Tigers, winning three of the four games in the series. Cleveland may still be 4.0 games back in the American League Central,

Tarik Skubal gave up two hits and matched a career high with 13 strikeouts in his first complete game, Zach McKinstry had a two-run homer in a five-run fourth inning and Detroit beat Cleveland 5-0 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep.

Kyle Manzardo started the 10th with a double into the left field corner off Brenan Hanifee (2-2) to score Ramirez, the automatic runner at second, for a 4-3 lead. After Carlos Santana walked, Angel Martinez doubled to score Manzardo. A sacrifice fly by Bo Naylor and single by Nolan Jones ended the scoring.

May 25, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter José Ramírez (11) hits a single in the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Carlos Santana was scratched from the lineup against the Detroit Tigers with tightness in his left leg.

It felt like the Tigers were waiting around to die Saturday night. Finally, in the 10th inning, the Guardians obliged them.

Cleveland Guardians' José Ramírez, right, slides safely into home plate ahead of a tag by Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers, left, to tie a bseball game in the eighth inning Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel) AP

His 2.53 ERA in seven starts leads the Tigers' starting rotation, even better than reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal's 2.87 ERA across 10 starts. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.