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.

Slade Cecconi pitched six strong innings and the Cleveland Guardians topped the host Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Friday night.

Slade Cecconi threw six strong innings Friday night as the Guardians beat the AL Central-leading Tigers, 3-1, at Comerica Park. It was their second straight win over the Tigers as they pulled to within four games of first place.

After kicking off the long weekend set on Thursday night, the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians meet up in the second game of their four-game series on Friday night.

Cecconi struck out six and allowed two walks in his second start of the season after replacing the injured Ben Lively in the rotation.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling hasn't stepped foot onto the field in 2025, but is available against the Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland's relentless pressure created a four-run outburst that sealed a dominant shutout win against the Tigers.