Casey Mize returned and allowed one ER in 5 innings, but the Tigers bullpen couldn't hold on in a 7-5 (10) loss to Cleveland.

A sixth-inning solo home run by Spencer Torkelson was the only thing standing between the Tigers and back-to-back shutouts, as the Guardians beat them for a second straight night at Comerica Park, 3-1, on Friday.

ST. LOUIS – The Detroit Tigers hadn’t lost a series opener since Houston back in late April. They were 13-2 coming into their three-game series with the Cardinals. Now they’re 13-3, mostly thanks to Sonny Gray, who apparently likes to pitch against the Tigers, and stifled them as St. Louis won 11-4.

Jack Flaherty picked up the 1,000th strikeout of his career, but his teammates were held scoreless in an ALDS rematch.

José Ramírez tripled and scored in a two-run first inning and Slade Cecconi gave up a run and five hits over six innings as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

It remains to be seen if the Tigers can get over their offensive doldrums in this series finale, but our MLB betting picks believe Tarik Skubal will help Detroit at least be competitive as this one remains low-scoring throughout.

Detroit Tigers OF Riley Greene is hitting .280 with 12 homer, 15 walks and 62 strikeouts in 50 games, including .320 in 33 games entering Saturday.

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Gleyber Torres came to Detroit during the offseason, and he has been a helpful addition to the team. Early in Thursday's game, he hit a hard line drive to center field, and he came up limping on his way to first base. The ball was caught in the outfield, and Torres didn't end up going back in the game.

Spencer Torkelson homered, but that was all the offense for the Tigers in a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.