🧢 Guardians 4 – Astros 2 (June 8, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)
🔥 Key Performers
- Bo Naylor: Went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in the 2nd inning—his eighth of the season—and three total hits.
- Gabriel Arias: Cracked two doubles and scored a run, setting the tone from the top of the order.
- Cade Smith: Tossed 1.2 innings of perfect relief, striking out three to earn the win.
- Emmanuel Clase: Closed it out with his 14th save, working around a bit of traffic in the 9th.
📝 Game Summary
The Guardians struck early behind a two-run homer from Bo Naylor in the second inning, following a double by Gabriel Arias. Houston clawed back to tie the game in the seventh on Cam Smith’s double, but Cleveland wasted no time regaining control. A throwing error let Nolan Jones score, and Steven Kwan added insurance with a sacrifice fly. Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase shut the door from there, helping Cleveland avoid a sweep and snap a brief skid.
📊 Notable Stats
- Bo Naylor’s eighth home run puts him on pace for a career high in slugging.
- Gabriel Arias has 4 multi-hit games in his last 10 starts.
- Cleveland improves to 17-5 when scoring 4 or more runs this season.
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📅 Next Game
The Guardians hit the road to open a series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:10 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Chris Sale (BOS)