Detroit Tigers vs Cleveland Guardians - Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Full game recap and box score from the matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians played at Progressive Field on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. View the complete linescore, inning-by-inning breakdown, and key moments from this Detroit Tigers victory.
The Detroit Tigers secured the win with a final score of 2-1. This game was part of the 2026 MLB regular season, featuring Detroit Tigers (1-0) visiting Cleveland Guardians (0-1) at their home ballpark.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
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Detroit Tigers
Cleveland GuardiansProgressive Field
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This matchup is part of the 2026 MLB regular season schedule. The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians face each other multiple times throughout the season as part of their divisional or interleague schedule. Each game carries playoff implications as teams battle for division titles and wild card berths in both the American League and National League.
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Looking for tickets to see the Cleveland Guardians play at Progressive Field? Visit our tickets page for links to purchase seats for upcoming home games. You can also shop official team merchandise including jerseys, hats, and apparel for both the Tigers and Guardians through our partners.
Baseball games typically last around three hours, with each team getting nine innings to score runs. The home team always bats in the bottom of each inning, giving them the advantage of batting last. Extra innings occur when teams are tied after nine innings, continuing until one team leads at the end of a complete inning.
Our box scores show complete batting statistics for every player including at-bats, runs, hits, RBIs, walks, and strikeouts. Pitching statistics include innings pitched, hits allowed, earned runs, walks, strikeouts, and pitch counts. These statistics help fans understand player performance and game flow beyond the final score.
The Tigers and Guardians each bring their own strategies, strengths, and storylines to this matchup. Starting pitcher matchups often determine game outcomes, while bullpen depth becomes crucial in close games. Position players contribute through batting, baserunning, and defensive plays that can shift momentum throughout nine innings.