Guardians win Game 1 vs Tigers in doubleheader

The Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians commenced a four-game series on Friday, September 4, 2026, with a day-night doubleheader at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. The series opener was a makeup game from June 14, postponed earlier this summer due to inclement weather. The first game of the doubleheader, scheduled for a 2:10 p.m. ET first pitch, was delayed by approximately an hour due to ongoing rain. It eventually began around 3:15 p.m. ET. The Tigers, with right-handed pitcher Keider Montero on the mound, faced the Guardians, who started left-hander Logan T. Allen. Cleveland secured a 7-6 victory in this makeup contest. The second game of the doubleheader was slated to begin at 7:10 p.m. ET. This matchup featured left-handed pitcher Andrew Sears for the Tigers against right-hander Foster Griffin for the Guardians. This game was exclusively broadcast on Apple TV, with a free trial available for new subscribers. The series holds postseason implications for both American League Central division teams. The Guardians entered Friday with a 70-70 record, positioning them second in the division, 2.5 games behind the Chicago White Sox, and contending for a Wild Card spot.