The Guardians plated a late run to edge the Tigers 2-1 from Progressive Field.
Josh Naylor singled-home his brother, Bo, to break a 1-1 deadlock in the eighth inning.
Hunter Gaddis got the win in relief as Cleveland has won back-to-back games to remain first in the AL Central at 61-and-40.
The Guardians will go for the series win this afternoon.