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