CLEVELAND-- The Guardians would jump out to an early advantage in the first after starter Ty Holton failed to record an out, giving up 2 runs, one unearned, before being pulled.
He was responsible for the runners on first and third when Reese Olson would enter and give up a three run home run to Lane Thomas on his first pitch thrown, Detroit would quickly trail 5-0.
The Tigers would get two on nobody out in the top of the fourth on a walk and base hit, but a ground ball double play from Torkelson put an end to the threat.
Olson would quickly settle into his first bullpen appearance, going four innings scoreless after giving up the initial home run. Ty Madden would come on to take his place in the top of the sixth and give up two for a 7-0 Guardians advantage, the last of their scoring.
A great day by committee for the Guardians pitching staff stifled the Tigers bats, allowing only four hits, two walks, and 13 strikeouts en route to the Guardians game 1 victory by a score of 7-0.
The Tigers will look to rebound in game 2 on Monday, October 7th at 4:08 PM.