🧢 Guardians 7 – Angels 5 (May 31, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)
🔥 Key Performers
- Gabriel Arias: Delivered the **go-ahead two-run double** in the 7th—dramatic rally spark. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Carlos Santana: Tied the game with a solo homer in the 7th—big bat in clutch spots. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- José Ramírez: Hit a solo shot in the 5th and drew two intentional walks—ongoing franchise record pace. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Steven Kwan: Went 3-for-5 with a solo homer in the 7th—continued offensive consistency. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Nolan Jones: RBI triple in the 4th—catalyst for the comeback. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Logan Allen: Earned the win in his first career relief appearance (3‑3); key 7th inning dominance. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Emmanuel Clase: Locked down his 12th save with a clean 9th. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
📝 Game Summary
Cleveland trailed 5–1 after six innings, fueled by Angels homers from Moncada, Ward, and Adell. But the Guardians clawed back starting in the 4th—Nolan Jones’s RBI triple began the charge, and Ramírez homered to cut the deficit. In the 7th, Santana tied it, then Arias’s clutch two-run double put Cleveland ahead. Relievers Allen and Clase shut the door for a satisfying 7–5 comeback win. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
📊 Notable Stats
- Guardians overcame a 4-run deficit—their largest comeback of 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Ramírez’s homer marked his **10th straight season** with double-digit long balls—ties franchise record. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Kwan’s solo shot contributed to a rare 5-homer game (4th time in 2025). :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
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📅 Next Game
Cleveland begins the second half of the homestand tomorrow against Detroit:
Wednesday, June 1 at 7:10 PM ET
Probable Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Tyler Alexander (DET)