Slade Cecconi pitched six strong innings and the Cleveland Guardians topped the host Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Friday night.

Steven Kwan opened the game with a double to right off a 97 mph heater. Jose Ramirez, one out later, delivered Kwan with a triple off the wall in right center on a 96 mph fastball. Carlos Santana, with two out, scored Ramirez with a broken-bat single to the hole at short on another 97 mph heater.

The six-parter, showcasing how these "unsung heroes" protect nature and are "an inspiration to us all," is the brainchild of the royal, who has voiced the trailer and episode introductions.

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

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Guardians starting pitcher Ben Lively needs reconstructive surgery on his right elbow and could miss 12-16 months in recovery, the club announced Friday.

Right field has long been a land of platoon bats, repositioned infielders and patchwork free-agent signings for Cleveland.

Preview the May 23 matchup between the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Last year Jhonknesy Noel started his big league career by hitting a home run in his first at-bat for the Guardians on June 26 in Baltimore. It propelled Noel, nicknamed Big Christmas, to a productive first season in the big leagues. He hit only .218, but had seven doubles and 13 homers among his 39 hits.