DETROIT, Michigan — The finale of a four-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers saw the Michiganders go for the four-game home sweep on a cool, cloudy afternoon. And, what do you know, they managed to pull it off with an 8-2 win powered by some timely hitting with runners on base.
Michael Pineda made his second start for Detroit after spending time on the injured list, his previous outing being a five-inning affair against the Royals on July 1 in which he gave up seven hits and three runs. Big Mike has been a sorely-missed member of the rotation, you know, with all the starting-pitcher injuries and the whatnot.