Cleveland Guardians defeat Detroit Tigers 7-6: Recap & Betting Results

Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 6, Cleveland Guardians 7

The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Detroit Tigers covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 13 runs combined.

Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap

The Cleveland Guardians won by 1 run.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians?

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 Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?

The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 4.5.

The total opened and closed at 8.5.

This result left the Detroit Tigers 64-76 in the 2026 regular season (34-35 at home, 30-41 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 69 of 138 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 72 times, with 6 pushes.

This result left the Cleveland Guardians 71-70 in the 2026 regular season (34-38 at home, 37-32 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 65 of 136 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 68 times and under 68 times.

What's next for Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians?

Next for the Detroit Tigers: at the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, September 4, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Detroit Tigers at home on Friday, September 4, 2026.