Tigers fail to protect lead in ninth inning, lose to Guardians again
The Tigers lost to the Guardians in a close game that extended into extra innings. After leading for most of the match, the Tigers allowed the Guardians to tie the game in the ninth inning and ultimately lost 3-2 in the tenth. This defeat marks the Tigers' fifth consecutive loss and leaves them struggling at 20-30 for the season.
- ▪The Tigers lost to the Guardians 3-2 after extra innings.
- ▪They have now lost five straight games and 13 of their last 15.
- ▪The Tigers are currently 10 games under .500 at 20-30.
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