🧢 Angels 4 – Guardians 1 (May 30, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)
🔥 Key Performers
- Jose Soriano (LAA): 6 scoreless innings, scattered 4 hits with 2 Ks—turned in a clutch performance to snap the Angels’ skid and shut down Cleveland’s offense :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
- Jorge Soler (LAA): 2-for-4 with a solo homer and 2 RBI—powered the offense on both sides of the plate :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
- Mike Trout (LAA): 1-for-5 in his return from IL—singled in the 4th after missing 26 games :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
- Luis Ortiz (CLE): Took the loss despite a solid line—6 IP, 1 ER, 5 K—but lacked offensive support :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
📝 Game Summary
Jose Soriano was pinpoint on the mound, holding Cleveland off the board through six innings. Jorge Soler’s solo shot gave the Angels the early edge, and they added insurance later with timely hitting. Mike Trout made a smooth return, plating a run in his first game back, but it wasn’t enough. Cleveland’s offense never found rhythm—Ortiz cruised early but conceded late runs, and the Angels closed it 4–1 :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
📊 Notable Stats
- Soriano’s six shutout innings ended Los Angeles’ five-game skid—significant early-season spark :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
- Soler’s homer was his 8th of 2025—he’s become a consistent power threat :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
- Trout’s single marked his first hit since April 30, returning after sitting out 26 games :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
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📅 Next Game
Cleveland hosts the Angels again for Game 2 on Saturday, May 31 at 1:10 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Reid Detmers (LAA)