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⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. New York Yankees– June 5, 2025

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🧢 Yankees 4 – Guardians 0 (June 5, 2025 • Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Max Fried (NYY): Six shutout innings, 1 H, 7 K—rebounded big time and controlled the game from pitch one. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Cody Bellinger: Two-run homer in the 4th and an RBI single in the 8th—key offensive catalyst. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr.: RBI single in the 8th to break the game open later. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • José Ramírez: Only hit for Cleveland—a broken-bat single in the 1st; got on base but Cleveland couldn’t capitalize. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

📝 Game Summary

New York starter Max Fried bounced back in style, mowing down the Guardians lineup with six dominant innings. Cleveland mustered just one broken-bat single from José Ramírez in the first before going silent. The Yankees turned the game with a two-run homer from Cody Bellinger in the 4th, and an insurance RBI each from Bellinger and Chisholm in the 8th sealed it. Guardians couldn’t break out of silence, and the Bronx shutout 4–0. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Fried’s first pitch was his 7th K, setting the tone—finished with seven punchouts on 103 pitches. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • Bellinger now has nine homers on the season and has hit in 16 of his last 22 games. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Cleveland was held to a season-low three hits, including only one infield single. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

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📅 Next Game

Cleveland heads home to face the Astros on Friday, June 6 at 7:10 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Logan Allen (CLE) vs. Salvador Pérez (HOU) – TBD

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. New York Yankees– June 4, 2025

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🧢 Guardians 4 – Yankees 0 (June 4, 2025 • Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Luis Ortiz: 5⅔ shutout innings, 7 K, only 3 hits—threw heat and kept New York off balance. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Angel Martínez: Two-run homer in the 1st—got the rally started early at The Jake. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • José Ramírez: Double in the 1st, sparked two double plays—extended OBP streak to 30 games. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Daniel Schneemann: 3 hits and delivered the tiebreaking RBI hit. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, and Emmanuel Clase: Combined for **2⅓ scoreless frames** to seal a second shutout of the season. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📝 Game Summary

Cleveland came out swinging. Martínez’s two-run homer in the 1st set the tone, and Ortiz blazed through the Yankees with power stuff for 5⅔ shutout innings. Ramírez didn’t just hit — he anchored two double plays and extended his remarkable 30-game on-base streak. Schneemann added the knockout RBI, and the bullpen locked it down for a 4–0 win in the Bronx. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📊 Notable Stats

  • This is only the **second shutout** the Guardians have recorded this season—and both came on the road. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Ortiz earned his first win since April 18, pairing up with the bullpen for a near-flawless night. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Ramírez’s 30-game on-base streak is franchise-leading and continues to roll. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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📅 Next Game

The Guardians close out this weekend in the Bronx on **Friday, June 6 at 7:05 PM ET**, heading into Game 3.
Probable Pitchers: Slade Cecconi (CLE) vs. Max Fried (NYY)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. New York Yankees– June 3, 2025

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🧢 Yankees 3 – Guardians 2 (June 3, 2025 • Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY)

🔥 Key Performers

  • José Ramírez: Two hits, scored both Cleveland runs, kept offensive chances alive late. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Returned from IL with two hits and a big seventh‑inning homer to break the tie. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Anthony Volpe: Delivered a go‑ahead solo shot right after Chisholm—went back‑to‑back in the 7th. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Carlos Rodón (NYY): Strong outing—7 IP, 1 ER, 8 K—still intact in his 7–0 streak. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Devin Williams (NYY): Worked around trouble in 9th for his sixth save, despite a hit and a Bo Naylor fly. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • Tanner Bibee (CLE): Took the loss—6.1 IP, 3 ER, 6 K—held his own but took the lead early. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📝 Game Summary

Bibee battled through seven innings, surrendering a solo homer to DJ LeMahieu in the 5th for the only Yankees run off him. Cleveland responded in the 6th with Ramírez’s run-scoring single to tie it. In the 7th, Chisholm — back from injury — led off with a homer, and Volpe immediately followed with his own blast. Rodón kept Cleveland off-balance, and though Williams allowed a hit in the 9th, he escaped. Yankees walk it off 3–2. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Chisholm’s homer was his first since April 21—impact return from the IL. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Ramírez continues to deliver—now up to two hits in back‑to‑back games and both runs scored. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • Rodón extended his streak to **7–0** with a 1.27 ERA over his last nine starts. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

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📅 Next Game

Game 2 heads to the Bronx on Thursday, June 5 at 7:05 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Tommy Millone (CLE) vs. Max Fried (NYY)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Los Angeles Angels– June 1, 2025

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🧢 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)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Los Angeles Angels– May 31, 2025

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🧢 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)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Los Angeles Angels– May 30, 2025

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🧢 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)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Los Angeles Dodgers– May 28, 2025

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🧢 Guardians 7 – Dodgers 4 (May 28, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Angel Martínez: 3-run homer in the 8th to cap a five-run rally—charged the comeback. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Nolan Jones: 2-run single to tie it in the 8th—spark plug at the plate. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Carlos Santana: RBI single in the 7th got Cleveland on the board—3-for-4 on the day. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Matt Festa: Earned the win with 1.1 scoreless relief innings. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Emmanuel Clase: Clean 9th for his 11th save—closed the door. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📝 Game Summary

After trailing 4–1 through seven, Cleveland delivered one of its most explosive comebacks of the season. Santana drove in their first run in the 7th, setting the stage. Jones tied it with a clutch 8th-inning double, and Martínez’s 3-run blast off Alex Vesia made it 7–4. Festa shut down L.A.’s next threats, and Clase sealed it with a 1-2-3 ninth. Guardians avoid a sweep and snap Dodgers’ momentum. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Cleveland totaled a season-high **15 hits** in this comeback. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Martínez’s homer was the go-ahead run in an inning where L.A. surrendered five runs off two relievers. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Clase notched his **11th save**, keeping his AL-leading pace intact. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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📅 Next Game

The Guardians begin a road series in Anaheim on Friday, May 30 at 10:07 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Ben Lively (CLE) vs. Michael Lorenzen (LAA)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Los Angeles Dodgers– May 27, 2025

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🧢 Dodgers 9 – Guardians 5 (May 27, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Shohei Ohtani (LAD): Leadoff homer—his MLB-leading 19th—jumpstarted the Dodgers’ offense in a big way. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Max Muncy (LAD): Three-run homer in the fourth—sealed his three-RBI night and padded the cushion. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Michael Conforto (LAD): Solo homer later in the game—added insurance and finished with two hits. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Dustin May (LAD): Five innings, nine strikeouts—pacesetting performance to secure the W. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Tanner Bibee (CLE): Took the loss—five innings, four runs, seven K’s; solid work overshadowed by early homers. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📝 Game Summary

Dodgers set the tone early with Ohtani’s 19th homer leadoff, and never looked back. May spun five strong innings while the offense added Muncy’s three-run shot and Conforto’s solo blast to build a 6–0 lead. The Guardians answered with a 3-run fourth—RBI hits from Schneemann and Santana—but L.A. kept the foot on the gas. Late insurance from Conforto made it 9–5. Close enough for comfort. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Ohtani leads MLB with 19 homers—his third straight multi-homer game. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Muncy’s three-run bomb made him one of few Dodgers with multiple 3-RBI games this month. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Bibee punched out 7 but couldn’t bounce back from the early homer. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • The Dodgers’ hit total (13) overshadowed Cleveland’s (7), despite CLE’s late surge. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

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📅 Next Game

Cleveland wraps up the series tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28 at 7:10 PM ET at Progressive Field.
Probable Pitchers: Matt Festa (CLE) vs. Blake Treinen (LAD)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Detroit Tigers– May 25, 2025

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🧢 Tigers 5 – Guardians 0 (May 25, 2025 • Comerica Park, Detroit, MI)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Tarik Skubal (DET): Delivered his first career complete-game shutout with 13 Ks and only two hits allowed. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Zach McKinstry (DET): 2-for-4 with a **two-run homer** in the decisive fourth inning. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Andy Ibáñez (DET): Drove in a run with a clutch single in the fourth. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Logan Allen (CLE): Took the loss—4 ER in 3⅔ innings after a costly fielding error. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📝 Game Summary

Skubal was lights-out, retiring the first 15 batters and keeping Cleveland off balance with a mix of power pitches. McKinstry’s two-run homer in the fourth broke the silence, sparking a five-run frame that sealed the deal. Detroit added a run later with key RBIs from Ibáñez and Gleyber Torres. Allen couldn’t recover after a fourth-inning miscue, and the Guardians never rallied. Detroit picked up the win and avoided a series sweep. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Skubal’s **13 strikeouts** matched his career high in a Maddux-style shutout. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Detroit scored all five runs in the **fourth inning**—their only multi-hit inning of the game. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Ramírez extended his hitting streak to **18 games** with a single in the seventh. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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📅 Next Game

Cleveland heads home to start a weekend series against the Dodgers:
Tuesday, May 27 at 7:10 PM ET
Probable Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Shōta Imanaga (LAD)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Detroit Tigers– May 23, 2025

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🧢 Guardians 3 – Tigers 1 (May 23, 2025 • Comerica Park, Detroit, MI)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Carlos Santana: 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in the 5th—game-breaker that doubled the lead.
  • Slade Cecconi: 5 innings, 3 strikeouts, 1 ER—solid start and the only run came from a solo homer.
  • Nick Sandlin & Hunter Gaddis: 2.1 scoreless relief innings to bridge to the closer.
  • Emmanuel Clase: Clean 9th for his 10th save—bullpen locked it down.

📝 Game Summary

It was a pitcher’s duel through four innings until Santana delivered in the 5th, blasting a two-run shot off Tarik Skubal to put Cleveland ahead 2–0. Cecconi and the bullpen combined for just one run allowed over eight innings. Detroit got on the board with a solo shot in the 7th, but Clase slammed the door in the 9th to seal the 3–1 win—third straight victory in this Detroit trip. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Santana’s homer was his **first blast since May 10**, ending a quiet stretch. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Cleveland bullpen recorded **8 straight scoreless outs**, keeping Tigers bats at bay. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • This is the **third consecutive win** on the road trip, boosting morale. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

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📅 Next Game

Final leg in Detroit wraps up on Saturday, May 24 at 1:10 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Tim Herrin (CLE) vs. Spencer Turnbull (DET)