The Guardians threatened just once in the game. David Fry and Angel Genao opened the second with singles. Petey Halpin advanced them with a bunt, but Valdez retired the next two batters to end the threat. The Tigers out-hit the Guardians, 11-3. It was only Detroit’s fifth win in the last 21 games.

The Detroit Tigers take on the Cleveland Guardians after Riley Greene had four hits against the Guardians on Saturday.

A.J. Hinch gives Tigers injury updates on the pitching staff in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Progressive Field.

Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.

Detroit Tigers rookie Hao-Yu Lee was injured in a collision at home plate in the second game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians.

Top Tigers rookies Max Clark and Kevin McGonigle are getting the day off after playing in both games of Friday’s doubleheader. Infielder Hao-Yu Lee is back in the lineup after leaving Game 2 with a left shin contusion.