⚾ 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
- Bo Naylor: 1-for-3, 3-run HR (4th of season)
- Luis Ortiz: 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 5 K, 2 BB
- Cade Smith: 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K (W, 1-0)
- Emmanuel Clase: 1.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K (Save, 5th of season)
- José Ramírez: 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 SB
📝 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
🎥 Watch the Highlights
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🗓️ 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)