Guardians vs Tigers game, score, updates from today's series finale at Progressive Field
CLEVELAND — The Guardians are seeking an AL Central series victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The division-leading Guardians (23-13) have won eight of their 11 series so far this season. They defeated the Tigers 2-1 on Monday night and then lost to Detroit 11-7 on Tuesday night. The two teams will meet Wednesday afternoon for a rubber match at Progressive Field.
The Guardians are 4-2 in rubber matches this season, including 3-0 at home. They are also 5-2 against AL Central opponents. This is their first series of the season against the Tigers (19-17). As part of a scheduling quirk, the remainder of the 2024 regular-season games between the Guardians and Tigers are all set for July. There are 10 more of those matchups.
First pitch for the Guardians-Tigers series finale is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. Wednesday. Check back here for updates throughout the game. Until then, here is some pregame information.
Guardians vs Tigers pitching matchup
Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee will take the mound opposite Tigers right-hander Reese Olson.
Bibee entered Wednesday 2-1 this season with a 4.46 ERA in 36⅓ innings. In seven starts, he has struck out 39 and walked 13.
Olson is 0-4 this season with a 2.70 ERA in 33⅓ innings. In six starts, he has struck out 31 and walked 13.
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Where are the Guardians in the American League Central standings?
The Guardians entered Wednesday with a record of 23-13 and in first place in the AL Central standings.
The Minnesota Twins (20-15) and Kansas City Royals (21-16) were 2.5 games behind the Guardians in the division. The Tigers (19-17) were four games back. The Chicago White Sox (8-28) trailed the Guardians by 15 games.
How can I watch, listen or stream the Cleveland Guardians game tonight?
The game will be televised locally by Bally Sports Great Lakes and out of market by MLB Network. It will be broadcast on the radio by WTAM (1100-AM) and WARF (1350-AM, Spanish broadcast).
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Guardians schedule, next game
The Guardians are scheduled to head to Chicago for a four-game AL Central series Thursday through Sunday with the White Sox. Then they'll visit the defending World Series champion Texas Rangers Monday through Wednesday.
Nate Ulrich can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.
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