Spencer Torkelson homered, but that was all the offense for the Tigers in a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

Steven Kwan opened the game with a double to right off a 97 mph heater. Jose Ramirez, one out later, delivered Kwan with a triple off the wall in right center on a 96 mph fastball. Carlos Santana, with two out, scored Ramirez with a broken-bat single to the hole at short on another 97 mph heater.

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In the first matchup of the season with their AL Central rival Detroit Tigers, the Cleveland Guardians powered through the rain for a 7-0 victory. They’ll try to do it again at 7:10 p.m. Eastern Friday night to for their third win in a row.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Spencer Enochs Torkelson on Friday, May 23, 2025, as the Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling hasn't stepped foot onto the field in 2025, but is available against the Cleveland Guardians.

It’s Friday, May 23, and the Guardians (27-22) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (33-18). Slade Cecconi is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Jackson Jobe for Detroit.

Cleveland's relentless pressure created a four-run outburst that sealed a dominant shutout win against the Tigers.