🧢 Guardians 4 – Angels 2 (June 1, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)
🔥 Key Performers
- Gavin Williams: 6⅔ innings, one hit, six strikeouts—masterful performance in front of the home crowd. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- José Ramírez: Two-run homer in the 4th (11th of the season) and extended his on-base streak to **29 games**. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Gabriel Arias: Walk and RBI single to spark early offense in the 3rd. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Steven Kwan: Two tough hits—including an RBI single—helped build the lead. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Emmanuel Clase: Clean 9th inning—his **13th save** as Cleveland closed out the homestand. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
📝 Game Summary
Williams locked in from the first pitch, giving Cleveland 6⅔ innings of near-perfection with just one hit allowed. The lineup came alive in the 3rd when Arias set the table—Arias walked, stole second, and scored the first run. Ramírez blasted a two-run shot in the 4th, extending his hot streak. The Angels threatened in the 7th, but Clase slammed the door in the 9th to preserve a statement win that snapped a two-game skid. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
📊 Notable Stats
- Ramírez stretch: **29-game on-base streak**, and 11 homers already this season. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Williams threw 103 pitches—6 strikeouts, 1 hit, and zero earned runs entering the 7th. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Cleveland’s bullpen secured their **third straight shutout frame** to close a tense homestand. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
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📅 Next Game
Guardians head on the road to New York to take on the Yankees tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2 at 7:05 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Carlos Rodón (NYY)