Tigers edge Guardians 6‑4 behind McGonigle’s three RBIs

DETROIT (Interstat) — Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4 on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Comerica Park.

McGonigle doubled in two runs during a three-run fifth inning and added an RBI single in the seventh. Spencer Torkelson doubled home Detroit’s first run. The Tigers scored twice more in the seventh. Cleveland scored single runs in the third, seventh, eighth and ninth.

Drew Anderson started for Detroit and allowed one earned run over four innings. Jacob Waguespack tossed two scoreless innings in relief and earned the win. Kenley Jansen gave up one run in the ninth but got his 14th save. Tanner Bibee took the loss, allowing five earned runs in 6 1/3 innings.

Chase DeLauter homered for the Guardians. Jo Adell homered and added a sacrifice fly, driving in two. Steven Kwan scored twice. Cleveland outhit Detroit 9-6. Attendance was 30,709, and the game lasted 2:47. Detroit improved to 59-60, while Cleveland dropped to 58-62.