- Updated: Sep. 04, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
- Published: Sep. 04, 2026, 11:45 a.m.
Detroit Tigers’ Max Clark runs out a ground ball against the Cleveland Guardians during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP Photo/Paul Sancya
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The Detroit Tigers will head to Progressive Field today to open a four-game series against the Cleveland Guardians. Here’s everything fans need to know about the series, including how to stream the games for free without cable:
Tigers vs. Guardians Series Schedule
- Friday, Sept. 4 at 2:10 p.m. ET (Detroit SportsNet)
- Friday, Sept. 4 at 7:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV)
- Saturday, Sept. 5 at 6:10 p.m. ET (Detroit SportsNet)
- Sunday, Sept. 6 at 1:40 p.m. ET (Detroit SportsNet)
Streaming Options
Detroit SportsNet is available to stream with Fubo and DirecTV Stream. Both streaming services offer free trials and first-month discounts for new customers. Apple TV also offers a seven-day free trial for new customers.
Friday Doubleheader
The two teams will open the series with a doubleheader on Friday. First pitch for the first game is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. It will serve as a makeup from their game on June 14 that was postponed due to inclement weather.
Projected Pitching Matchups
- Game 1: Keider Montero (DET) vs. Logan Allen (CLE)
- Game 2: Andrew Sears (DET) vs. Foster Griffin (CLE)
- Game 3: Framber Valdez (DET) vs. Parker Messick (CLE)
- Game 4: Jackson Jobe (DET) vs. Gavin Williams (CLE)
AL Central Standings
The Tigers are currently in fourth place in the American League Central division with a 64-75 record and are 8.5 games out of first place. The Guardians are in second place with a 70-70 record and are three games out of first place.
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