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⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Toronto Blue Jays – May 2, 2025

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⚾ Final Score: Blue Jays 5, Guardians 3

Date: May 2, 2025
Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON

🔑 Key Performers

📖 Game Summary

The Guardians’ three-game winning streak came to an end as the Blue Jays secured a 5-3 victory. Cleveland took an early lead with a solo homer from Carlos Santana in the second inning. Toronto responded in the third with a two-run single by Alejandro Kirk. Bo Naylor tied the game in the fourth with a solo shot, but George Springer put the Jays ahead again with a solo homer in the fifth.

Santana’s RBI single in the sixth knotted the game at 3-3. However, in the bottom of the eighth, Nathan Lukes delivered a clutch two-out, two-run single off Jakob Junis, giving Toronto the lead for good. The Guardians threatened in the ninth but couldn’t capitalize.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Guardians: 9 hits, 2 errors, 8 left on base
  • Blue Jays: 9 hits, 1 error, 7 left on base
  • Pitching: Logan Allen (CLE) – 5.2 IP, 6 H, 3 R (2 ER), 4 K; Chris Bassitt (TOR) – 5.1 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 4 K
  • Winning Pitcher: Brendon Little (TOR, 1-0)
  • Save: Jeff Hoffman (TOR, 7)

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🩹 Injury Update

José Ramírez exited the game in the third inning due to a mild right ankle sprain after an awkward fall at first base. He was 2-for-2 before the injury. The team has not provided a timeline for his return.

🗓️ Next Game Details

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 4:07 PM ET
Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Starting Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE, 2-2, 5.14 ERA) vs. Kevin Gausman (TOR, 2-3, 4.50 ERA)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Minnesota Twins – May 1, 2025

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The Corner Rundown: Guardians Walk It Off as Ramírez Makes History

Final Score: Cleveland Guardians 4, Minnesota Twins 3 (10 innings)

Date: May 1, 2025
Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

🌟 Key Performers

  • José Ramírez: Game-tying RBI single in the 10th, stole second base to become the first player in franchise history with 250 HR and 250 SB.
  • Angel Martínez: Pinch-hit walk-off single in the 10th inning.
  • Jhonkensy Noel: Crushed a 450-foot solo home run in the 5th — the longest Guardians homer this season.
  • Ben Lively: 5.2 scoreless innings, allowing just 4 hits with 5 strikeouts.

📝 Game Summary

Despite two lengthy rain delays, the Guardians found a way to win. Cleveland held a 2–0 lead entering the 6th before the Twins tied it. After a tense late-inning exchange, José Ramírez tied the game in the bottom of the 9th, then stole second to reach a rare 250 HR / 250 SB milestone. In extras, it was Angel Martínez — pinch-hitting with the game on the line — who drove in Ramírez for the win.

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🧭 Next Game

The Guardians (18–13) now head north for a six-game road trip. First stop: Toronto, for a three-game series against the Blue Jays beginning Friday. Logan Allen (1–2, 4.21 ERA) will get the start in the opener.

⚾ ALL THINGS GUARDIANS

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⚾ Guardians Bolster Bullpen with Acquisition of Matt Festa

Date: April 30, 2025

📝 Trade Details

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired right-handed reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. The move aims to strengthen the Guardians’ bullpen amidst recent injuries to key pitchers.

🔍 Player Profile: Matt Festa

Festa, 32, brings experience to the Guardians’ pitching staff. In the 2024 season with the Rangers, he appeared in 45 games, posting a 3.68 ERA with 58 strikeouts over 51.1 innings. Known for his effective slider and ability to handle high-leverage situations, Festa is expected to provide depth and stability to Cleveland’s relief corps.

⚠️ Injury Updates Prompting the Move

The acquisition comes on the heels of several pitching setbacks for the Guardians:

  • Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
  • Shane Bieber was transferred to the 60-day IL following elbow ligament reconstruction surgery.

These injuries have necessitated roster adjustments, including recalling left-hander Joey Cantillo and selecting the contract of right-hander Vince Velasquez from Triple-A Columbus.

📊 Guardians’ Bullpen Performance

Despite the challenges, the Guardians’ bullpen has shown resilience. Relievers like Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith have stepped up, maintaining competitive performances in tight games.

🗓️ Next Up

Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 1:10 PM EDT
Starting Pitchers: Ben Lively (CLE) vs. Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Minnesota Twins – April 30, 2025

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⚾ Guardians Rally Late to Defeat Twins 4–2 at Progressive Field

Final Score: Cleveland Guardians 4, Minnesota Twins 2
Date: April 30, 2025
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

🔥 Key Performers

📝 Game Summary

In a tightly contested game, the Cleveland Guardians broke through in the seventh inning to secure a 4–2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Luis Ortiz delivered a strong start, pitching 6.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts.

The Guardians’ offense ignited in the seventh when José Ramírez singled, stole second, and scored on a throwing error by Twins starter Pablo López. Later in the inning, Bo Naylor launched a three-run homer off reliever Brock Stewart, extending the lead to 4–0.

The Twins responded with a solo homer by Brooks Lee in the eighth and added another run in the ninth on a wild pitch, but Emmanuel Clase closed the door, striking out three to earn the save.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Guardians: 5 hits, 1 HR (Naylor), 4 RBIs
  • Twins: 6 hits, 1 HR (Lee), 2 RBIs
  • Pitching: Ortiz (6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER), Smith (0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R), Clase (1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K)
  • Defense: Ramírez recorded his 249th career stolen base, nearing a historic milestone

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Relive the key moments from the Guardians’ victory:

🗓️ Next Up

Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins
Date: May 1, 2025
Time: 1:10 PM EDT
Starting Pitchers: Ben Lively (CLE) vs. Simeon Woods Richardson (MIN)