Once Bibee was lifted by manager Stephen Vogt, rookie Cade Smith, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis and closer Emmanuel Clase, who led the league with 47 saves and hasn’t blown one in 34 straight chances, since May, took it from there.

The Guards struck quickly for a 5-0 lead in the first off opener Tyler Holton (0-1). Detroit’s lefty had made three similiar type starts against the Guardians during the regular season and never allowed a run. This time the ceiling caved in on him.

The Detroit Tigers struck 13 out times and didn't get a runner past first in the final four innings in Saturday's 7-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.