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.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Twins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
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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.