Detroit Tigers beat Guardians 4-1 as Taiwan's Li Haoyu ends hitless streak

The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 at home, extending their winning streak to five games. Detroit’s offense was powered by three home runs, including a debut‑at‑bat blast by rookie Eduardo Valencia, the tenth player to homer in his first major‑league plate appearance for the Tigers.

Taiwanese infielder Li Haoyu, who had gone 10 at‑bats without a hit, broke the slump with a single in the eighth inning, finishing 1‑for‑4 and raising his batting average to .247. Starting pitcher Framber Valdez worked seven strong innings, allowing one run while striking out nine. Relievers Kyle Finnegan and Kenley Jansen closed the game without further damage.