Cleveland Guardians defeat Detroit Tigers 4-3: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, May 19, 2026 · MLB · Cleveland Guardians 4, Detroit Tigers 3
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 7 runs combined.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Parker Messick (Cleveland Guardians): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Travis Bazzana (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Keider Montero (Detroit Tigers): 5.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 1 strikeout.
- Spencer Torkelson (Detroit Tigers): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 1.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 28-22 in the 2026 regular season (15-10 at home, 13-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 25 times and under 20 times. That made it four straight wins for the Cleveland Guardians.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 20-29 in the 2026 regular season (13-10 at home, 7-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 23 of 47 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 24 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four 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 Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.