The Detroit Tigers were swept by the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park, finishing the series with a 3-1 loss on Thursday.

Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal allowed just one run in six innings but left with the score tied, 1-1.

Rookie right-hander Troy Melton gave up a two-run homer to Cleveland slugger José Ramírez in the seventh inning.

It was an instant classic between American League Central rivals with postseason implications Thursday, Sept. 18, in the finale of a three-game series at Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians .

Tarik Skubal vs. Tanner Bibee.

Seven-time All-Star José Ramírez — perhaps the most underrated superstar in baseball — made the difference for the Guardians with a big swing in the seventh inning, hitting a two-run home run off right-han

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