Mize and Torkelson Propel Tigers to Narrow Victory Over Guardians

Casey Mize dominated on the mound Saturday night, delivering seven innings of four-hit baseball, while Spencer Torkelson's home run provided the only run needed for the Detroit Tigers in a 1-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

The Guardians have now gone nine games without a win, with this being the fifth time they have failed to score during this stretch. This season, they have been shut out 11 times, tying them with Pittsburgh for the most in Major League Baseball.

Mize improved his record to 9-2, marking his third seven-inning performance in just 15 starts this year. He struck out four batters and issued two walks, throwing 102 pitches—only the fourth time he has surpassed the century mark in his five-year career.

Tommy Kahnle closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning, earning his ninth save of the season.

Despite the win, Detroit managed only two hits against a quartet of Cleveland pitchers. Torkelson's 20th home run of the season, which came at the start of the second inning, proved decisive.

He launched a fastball from Guardians starter Logan Allen just over the right-center field wall. This achievement marks a notable milestone for Detroit, as it is the first time since 1993 that two players from the team have reached at least 20 home runs before the All-Star break; Riley Greene leads with 21.

Allen pitched effectively, allowing just one run on two hits over six innings, retiring the last seven batters he faced.

This shutout marks Detroit's tenth of the season, tying them for the second-most in the league.

In an unfortunate turn of events, Detroit's All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres exited the game early after sustaining an elbow to the head while sliding into second base during the first inning.

Since their losing streak began on June 26, Cleveland has struggled significantly at the plate, posting a .165 batting average and going just 4 for 44 with runners in scoring position, including an 0 for 5 performance on Saturday.

Looking ahead, Detroit's Tarik Skubal (10-2, 2.15 ERA) aims for his sixth consecutive win, while Cleveland counters with right-hander Gavin Williams (5-4, 3.86), who has yet to secure a victory in his last five starts.