Kevin McGonigle leads Tigers to first win over Guardians in 2026
Detroit Tigers score: The Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak to the Cleveland Guardians with a 6-4 win on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Comerica Park.
In a thrilling season opener, the Detroit Tigers secured their first victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, Aug. 11. Rookie Kevin McGonigle was the hero of the game, driving in three runs in the Tigers' 6-4 triumph at Comerica Park. McGonigle's two-run double and Gleyber Torres' RBI single broke the deadlock and set the Tigers on the path to victory.
The Tigers had struggled, losing 11 of their last 12 regular-season games against Cleveland, but this victory marked a turning point, as they now sit three games behind the White Sox with several contests still to come.
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