CLEVELAND, OH − You ever watch a building implosion?

After the explosives go off and the foundation has been weakened, a cloud of debris spits out the sides and the middle collapses, pulling the walls inward and the building falls straight down.

Right where it once stood.

That’s what the Detroit Tigers look like right now – they are in the midst of a maddening, frustrating collapse after crumbling to the Cleveland Guardians, 5-2, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the first of three games at Progressive Field. More: Tigers ace Tarik Skubal's pitch hits Guardians' David Fry in face via foul tip, update Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

The foundation has been rocked – the Tigers’ once massive, comfortable, double-digit lead in the American League Central

See Full Page