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⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Houston Astros– June 8, 2025

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🧢 Guardians 4 – Astros 2 (June 8, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Bo Naylor: Went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in the 2nd inning—his eighth of the season—and three total hits.
  • Gabriel Arias: Cracked two doubles and scored a run, setting the tone from the top of the order.
  • Cade Smith: Tossed 1.2 innings of perfect relief, striking out three to earn the win.
  • Emmanuel Clase: Closed it out with his 14th save, working around a bit of traffic in the 9th.

📝 Game Summary

The Guardians struck early behind a two-run homer from Bo Naylor in the second inning, following a double by Gabriel Arias. Houston clawed back to tie the game in the seventh on Cam Smith’s double, but Cleveland wasted no time regaining control. A throwing error let Nolan Jones score, and Steven Kwan added insurance with a sacrifice fly. Cade Smith and Emmanuel Clase shut the door from there, helping Cleveland avoid a sweep and snap a brief skid.

📊 Notable Stats

  • Bo Naylor’s eighth home run puts him on pace for a career high in slugging.
  • Gabriel Arias has 4 multi-hit games in his last 10 starts.
  • Cleveland improves to 17-5 when scoring 4 or more runs this season.

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📅 Next Game

The Guardians hit the road to open a series against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, June 10 at 7:10 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Chris Sale (BOS)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Houston Astros– June 7, 2025

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🧢 Astros 5 – Guardians 3 (June 7, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Jeremy Peña: Went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored. Kept pressure on the Guardians all night.
  • Yainer Díaz: Crushed a two-run homer in the 6th inning, giving Houston the lead.
  • José Ramírez: Smashed a clutch two-run homer in the 7th to tie it. Extended his on-base streak to 33 games.
  • Gavin Williams: Tossed 6 innings, giving up 3 runs with 6 strikeouts. Solid effort, but the bullpen couldn’t close it out.

📝 Game Summary

It was a battle at Progressive Field, but the Guardians came up short in extras. After falling behind 3–1 on Yainer Díaz’s homer, Cleveland fought back to tie it behind a two-run blast from José Ramírez. The tie held until the 10th when the Astros plated two more, including an RBI single from Jeremy Peña. The Guardians couldn’t answer in the bottom half and dropped their second straight game, 5–3.

📊 Notable Stats

  • José Ramírez has now reached base in 33 consecutive games.
  • Gavin Williams threw 92 pitches over 6 innings with only 1 walk allowed.
  • The Guardians went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

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📅 Next Game

The Guardians wrap up the series against Houston on Sunday, June 8 at 1:40 PM ET at Progressive Field.
Probable Pitchers: Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Brandon Bielak (HOU)

⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: Cleveland Guardians VS. Houston Astros– June 6, 2025

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🧢 Astros 4 – Guardians 2 (June 6, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Colton Gordon (HOU): Earned his first MLB win with 5 strong innings, allowing just 1 earned run while punching out five. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Jeremy Peña (HOU): 3-for-5 with two singles and an RBI, extending his hitting streak to 12 games. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Christian Walker (HOU): Delivered a critical two-run double in the 5th that broke the game open. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • José Altuve (HOU): Had an RBI single in the 5th; perfect complement to Walker’s hit. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Logan Allen (CLE): Took the loss—allowed 4 runs over 6 innings, snapped his early-season sharp stretch. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • Josh Hader (HOU): Closed it out cleanly in the 9th for his 17th save. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📝 Game Summary

Colton Gordon impressed in his first win with five innings of one-run ball, often locating his off-speed pitches effectively. Houston broke through in the 5th when Walker’s two-out double drove in two, then Altuve added insurance with an RBI single. Pena stayed hot at the plate, extending his hit streak to 12. Cleveland’s offense was muted—Allen stumbled with four runs allowed, and despite a late push, Guardians couldn’t rally. Hader finished it off for the Astros in the 9th. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Gordon notched his first MLB win, joining an elite rookie class. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Pena’s 12-game hitting streak continues—he’s lifted Houston’s leadoff spot. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
  • Walker’s two-run double sparked a pivotal 5th inning—Houston scored all its runs then. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
  • Jake Meyers collected four hits in the loss, but couldn’t ignite a comeback. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

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📅 Next Game

Final game of the Houston series is tomorrow, Sunday, June 8 at 1:10 PM ET, still in Cleveland.
Probable Pitchers: Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Hunter Brown (HOU)

⚾ 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– 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 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. Los Angeles Dodgers– May 26, 2025

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🧢 Dodgers 7 – Guardians 2 (May 26, 2025 • Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH)

🔥 Key Performers

  • Shohei Ohtani (LAD): Leadoff homer—the second straight game he led off with a dinger, now up to his MLB-leading 19th. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • Will Smith (LAD): Solo shot later in the game; also reached twice and had two walks. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD): Went six innings, gave up just 2 ER, struck out seven—dominant outing. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Gavin Williams (CLE): Took the loss—6+ innings, two earned runs, but control issues with six walks. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

📝 Game Summary

Dodgers jumped on Cleveland early, with Ohtani smashing a first-pitch homer to start the scoring. They added another run in the second and never looked back. Yamamoto cruised, while Cleveland never threatened offensively. Smith tacked on a solo shot later and the Dodgers added three more runs in the 6th to put it away. Williams battled but unraveled with free passes—Dodgers bullpen sealed the 7–2 win. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📊 Notable Stats

  • Ohtani’s back‑to‑back leadoff homers mark the first time he’s done that in his career. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • Yamamoto’s 7 Ks were tied for a season-high. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
  • Williams issued six walks—his most since Apr 10—and five came in a row at one point. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

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📅 Next Game

Cleveland completes the Dodgers series tomorrow on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:10 PM ET.
Probable Pitchers: Tanner Bibee (CLE) vs. Dustin May (LAD)