Cleveland Guardians defeat Detroit Tigers 8-2: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · Cleveland Guardians 8, Detroit Tigers 2
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 8-2 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8, with 10 runs combined.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians won by 6 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Slade Cecconi (Cleveland Guardians): 7.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Jose Ramirez (Cleveland Guardians): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Framber Valdez (Detroit Tigers): 5.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Matt Vierling (Detroit Tigers): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 6 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Detroit Tigers -1.5.
Did Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went over: 10 runs combined against a closing total of 8, over by 2.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 8.
Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 27-22 in the 2026 regular season (15-10 at home, 12-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 19 times. That made it three straight wins for the Cleveland Guardians.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 20-28 in the 2026 regular season (13-9 at home, 7-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 46 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 23 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Detroit Tigers.
What's next for Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers?
Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.