The recent matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles was packed with action. The Guardians secured a dominant 8-4 victory, backed by key plays and timely hitting. Highlights included Josh Naylor’s crucial two-run double in the fifth inning, extending Cleveland’s lead. Austin Hedges added to the offense with a sacrifice fly and an RBI single, while José Ramírez contributed with a sacrifice fly that brought in two runs. Emmanuel Clase closed the game with a strikeout, sealing the Guardians’ win and continuing their impressive form in the season.
In a commanding display, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Baltimore Orioles 10-3 on Thursday night, showcasing their power-hitting prowess with three home runs. David Fry led the charge with a three-run homer, while José Ramírez contributed with a two-run shot, marking his third consecutive game with a home run. Bo Naylor also joined the long ball party, hitting a three-run blast during a decisive five-run seventh inning that blew the game open for Cleveland.
Starting pitcher Ben Lively earned his 10th win of the season, tossing six solid innings while allowing just two runs and four hits. Lively’s performance was a highlight for the Guardians, who boast the best record in baseball at 66-42, the best mark through 108 games since their 1995 AL title-winning season.
The game marked Trevor Rogers’ debut for the Orioles after being acquired from Miami, but he struggled, giving up five runs in 4.1 innings. Baltimore managed to hit just five times, with Anthony Santander hitting his 32nd homer of the season, but the team fell short against the Guardians’ relentless offense.
Cleveland’s manager, Stephen Vogt, praised his team’s effort, highlighting their ability to capitalize on Rogers’ struggles and maintain momentum through the bullpen. Lane Thomas made a strong impression in his home debut, doubling twice and extending his on-base streak to 27 games.
As both teams prepare for a four-game series, the Guardians are poised to build on this momentum while the Orioles look to rebound during their challenging 11-day road trip.
Cleveland Guardians vs Baltimore Orioles Match Player Stats
Orioles Hitting
Hitters | Position | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C. Cowser | LF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .247 | .329 | .461 |
A. Slater | LF-PH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .193 | .313 | .229 |
A. Rutschman | C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .261 | .329 | .419 |
G. Henderson | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .287 | .376 | .561 |
A. Santander | RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .248 | .314 | .538 |
R. O’Hearn | DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .271 | .343 | .452 |
R. Mountcastle | 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .270 | .311 | .442 |
C. Mullins | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .224 | .279 | .395 |
R. Urias | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .244 | .318 | .381 |
E. Jimenez | PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .239 | .296 | .343 |
J. Holliday | 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .073 | .136 | .146 |
Team Total: AB: 32, R: 3, H: 5, RBI: 3, HR: 1, BB: 2, K: 9
Batting Notes:
- 2B: Henderson (21, Lively); Cowser (16, Lively)
- HR: Santander (32, 4th inning off Lively, 0 on, 1 Out)
- RBI: Santander (74), Rutschman (62), Henderson (66)
- GIDP: Rutschman
- Team LOB: 5
- Team RISP: 1-7 (Henderson 1-2, O’Hearn 0-1, Rutschman 0-2, Santander 0-2)
Guardians Hitting
Hitters | Position | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S. Kwan | LF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .385 | .486 |
L. Thomas | CF | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .256 | .334 | .412 |
J. Ramirez | 3B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .278 | .330 | .542 |
D. Schneemann | 3B-PH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .212 | .295 | .416 |
J. Naylor | 1B | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .245 | .326 | .478 |
D. Fry | DH | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .285 | .387 | .456 |
J. Noel | RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .242 | .301 | .561 |
T. Freeman | 2B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | .319 | .348 |
Bo Naylor | C | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .203 | .269 | .352 |
B. Rocchio | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .205 | .298 | .304 |
Team Total: AB: 34, R: 10, H: 11, RBI: 10, HR: 3, BB: 5, K: 8
Batting Notes:
- 2B: Ramírez (24, Rogers); Thomas 2 (18, Suárez, Rogers); Rocchio (14, Webb)
- HR: Ramírez (28, 7th inning off Suárez, 1 on, 0 Out); Bo Naylor (8, 7th inning off Webb, 2 on, 2 Out); Fry (9, 3rd inning off Rogers, 2 on, 2 Out)
- RBI: Ramírez 3 (90), J. Naylor (75), Bo Naylor 3 (31), Fry 3 (38)
- 2 Out RBI: Bo Naylor 3, Fry 3
- SF: Ramírez
- Team LOB: 7
- Team RISP: 4-8 (Kwan 0-1, Ramírez 1-1, Thomas 0-1, Fry 1-2, Bo Naylor 1-1, J. Naylor 1-1, Freeman 0-1)
Orioles Pitching
Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
T. Rogers | 4.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 94-59 | 4.76 |
A. Suarez | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45-26 | 3.89 |
J. Webb | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 26-15 | 3.19 |
B. Smith | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 16-10 | 3.69 |
Team Total: IP: 8.0, H: 11, R: 10, ER: 10, BB: 5, K: 8
Guardians Pitching
Pitchers | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B. Lively | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 90-58 | 3.42 |
C. Smith | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12-9 | 1.92 |
T. Herrin | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 19-13 | 1.44 |
N. Sandlin | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11-7 | 0.00 |
Team Total: IP: 9.0, H: 5, R: 3, ER: 3, BB: 1, K: 7
Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians: Head-to-Head Stats
Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guardians (51-26) | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 |
Orioles (49-30) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 1 |
Player Match Strats
Statistic | Cleveland Guardians | Baltimore Orioles |
---|---|---|
At Bats | 38 | 40 |
Hits | 14 | 16 |
RBIs | 10 | 8 |
Home Runs | 1 | 1 |
Total Bases | 23 | 33 |
Walks | 0 | 6 |
Strikeouts | 4 | 8 |
Runners LOB | 2 | 11 |