A sixth-inning solo home run by Spencer Torkelson was the only thing standing between the Tigers and back-to-back shutouts, as the Guardians beat them for a second straight night at Comerica Park, 3-1 on Friday.

Spencer Torkelson homered, but that was all the offense for the Tigers in a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

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José Ramírez tripled and scored in a two-run first inning and Slade Cecconi gave up a run and five hits over six innings as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-1.

Vierling was activated from the IL on Friday. Teammates Parker Meadows and Wenceel Pérez could soon join him in Detroit.

The Detroit Tigers activated Matt Vierling from the injured list ahead of their May 23 game. He hit .206 throughout his 11-game rehab assignment.