Tarik Skubal mistakes doom Detroit Tigers in 5-2 loss; Guardians take lead in AL CentralShow Caption Hide Caption Detroit Tigers matchups vs Cleveland Guardians pitchers in AL Central On "Days of Roar," Cleveland Guardians beat writer Paul Hoynes breaks down the starting pitchers vs. the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central showdown. With the loss, the Tigers (85-72) squandered their lead in the American League Central to the Guardians (85-72) with five games remaining in the 2025 season. With Ramírez's speed, McKinstry had no play at first base as the first of three runs scored to cut the Tigers' lead to 2-1. The Guardians scored their second run on Skubal's wild pitch with runners on the corners — his second of three mistakes. The Guardians took a 3-2 lead when Gabriel Arias grounded out for the second out in the sixth inning.