Thu May 22 21:50:00 UTC 2025: **Tigers Face Guardians in Pivotal Home Series After Road Trip Win**

**Detroit, MI** – Riding high after a come-from-behind series victory against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Detroit Tigers return to Comerica Park for a crucial four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. The series, beginning Thursday, May 23rd, carries significant weight in the American League Central race, offering the Tigers the chance to extend their division lead or risk tightening the competition.

The Tigers (33-17) currently boast MLB’s best record and a six-game cushion over the fourth-place Guardians (26-22). While Cleveland dominated the AL Central in 2024, finishing 6.5 games ahead of Detroit, they haven’t replicated that success this season. This series presents a golden opportunity for Detroit to solidify its position atop the division, especially after being eliminated by the Guardians in the 2024 ALDS.

A four-game sweep by the Tigers would create a commanding 10-game lead over Cleveland. Conversely, a Guardians sweep would shrink the gap to a mere two games.

Here’s the series breakdown:

* **Matchup:** Tigers (33-17) vs. Guardians (26-22)
* **Location:** Comerica Park, Detroit, MI

**Game Schedule & Pitching Matchups:**

* **Game 1 (Thursday):** RHP Jack Flaherty (Tigers) vs. RHP Tanner Bibee (Guardians), 6:40 p.m. ET (FanDuel Sports Network Detroit)
* **Game 2 (Friday):** RHP Jackson Jobe (Tigers) vs. RHP Slade Cecconi (Guardians), 7:10 p.m. ET (FanDuel Sports Network Detroit)
* **Game 3 (Saturday):** TBD (Tigers) vs. RHP Luis Ortiz (Guardians), 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX)
* **Game 4 (Sunday):** LHP Tarik Skubal (Tigers) vs. LHP Logan Allen (Guardians), 11:35 a.m. ET (Roku)

The Tigers have yet to name a starter for Saturday’s game, with RHP Keider Montero a potential candidate to take the bulk inning assignment.

**Broadcast Information:**

* **TV:** FanDuel Sports Network Detroit, FOX (Saturday), Roku (Sunday)
* **Streaming:** FanDuel TV+, Fubo (free trial), Prime Video

First pitch for Thursday’s game is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. While there is a slight chance of rain around gametime, Tigers fans are sure to bring the heat, providing a great home atmosphere for a series that could define their season.

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