Tigers vs. Guardians May 21: Bieber Leads Cleveland in AL Central Clash

Tigers vs. Guardians May 21: Bieber Leads Cleveland in AL Central Clash

By Michael Davidson

February 16, 2025 at 08:32 AM

The Detroit Tigers (13-26) face the Cleveland Guardians (17-19) in game two of their three-game series at Progressive Field, with first pitch at 6:10 pm ET. The Guardians won the opener 6-1 behind Aaron Civale's strong start and Jose Ramirez's three RBIs.

Game Details:

  • Moneyline: Guardians -190, Tigers +160
  • Run line: Tigers +1.5 (-142)
  • Over/Under: 8 runs

Pitching Matchup:

  • Tigers: Alex Faedo (0-1, 2.87 ERA, 1.28 WHIP)
  • Guardians: Shane Bieber (1-2, 3.72 ERA, 1.27 WHIP)

Key Stats:

  • Guardians: 7th in MLB scoring (4.66 runs/game)
  • Tigers: Last in MLB scoring (2.76 runs/game)
  • Tigers road record: 4-13
  • Guardians home record: 8-7

Notable Performers:

  • Jose Ramirez (CLE): .287/.380/.588, 9 HR, 37 RBI
  • Miguel Cabrera (DET): .276/.321/.390, 3 HR, 14 RBI

Head-to-Head:

  • Guardians are 15-5 vs Tigers in last 20 home games
  • Guardians are 8-3 in last 11 vs AL Central teams

The Guardians look to secure the series win behind ace Shane Bieber against a struggling Tigers team that's been particularly poor on the road. Cleveland's superior offense and strong home record against Detroit make them clear favorites.

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