Carlos Santana had a two-run double in the fourth inning, Angel Martínez hit a solo shot in the fifth and Tanner Bibee threw seven scoreless innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians in a 7-0 win over the Detroit Tigers.

Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez are the constants at the top of Cleveland’s lineup. Kwan, in the leadoff spot, is hitting .317 (60 for 189) with four homers, 17 RBI and 27 runs. Ramirez, who bounces between the second and third spot, is hitting .304 (52 for 171) with nine homers, 24 RBI and 26 runs.

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Rookie Jackson Jobe hasn't been flawless this season, but he has been a good luck charm for the Detroit Tigers, who are undefeated in his eight starts.

The Cleveland Guardians activated Lane Thomas from the 10-day injured list ahead of their series against the Detroit Tigers.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers MLB game to be played on May 22, 2025 on ESPN.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Sometimes, Mother Nature’s inconveniences can lead to unexpected advantages. As the Guardians battle through yet another rain-soaked series in Minnesota, the weather-induced schedule chaos has inadvertently created a perfect pitching alignment for Cleveland’s upcoming showdown with the AL-best Detroit Tigers.