CLEVELAND (AP) — Will Brennan hit a tiebreaking two-run double in Cleveland’s four-run eighth inning, and the Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 for a doubleheader split.
Brennan’s rocket to center against José Cisnero drove in Kole Calhoun and rookie Brayan Rocchio, lifting Cleveland to a 3-1 lead.
Rocchio hit a tying RBI single before Brennan delivered, and Gabriel Arias tacked on another run-scoring single.
In the opener, Miguel Cabrera drove in a run to tie Mel Ott for 11th place on the career RBIs list, and Akil Baddoo homered on the second pitch of Detroit’s 4-2 win.
But Cleveland bounced back in the nightcap, earning its first victory in eight doubleheader games this season.