Tigers Use Early Power Surge to Top Guardians, Even Season Records

CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Jahmai Jones and Wenceel Pérez hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning Thursday, propelling the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

The Tigers built a 4-0 lead by the fourth inning, with Riley Greene adding a solo homer. Cleveland’s C.J. Kayfus and José Ramírez drove in runs, but the Guardians could not overcome the early deficit. Will Vest struck out the side in the ninth for his 22nd save before an announced crowd of 30,942.

Detroit’s Brant Hurter earned the win in relief, while Cleveland starter Parker Messick took the loss. Both teams are now 86-73.