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Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over Twins

Sep. 19, 2024 17:50 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Andrés Giménez singled home José Ramírez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday. With Ramírez on second as the automatic runner,...

Brayan Rocchio's game-winning single in 10th gives AL Central-leading Guardians a 5-4 win over Twins

Sep. 18, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Brayan Rocchio singled in Andrés Giménez with the winning run as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians scored three times in the 10th inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Wednesday night, reducing their magic number for clinching a playoff berth to one. ...

Manzardo homers, Clase gets 46th save as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central

Sep. 16, 2024 23:16 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Monday night to tighten their grip on the AL Central. With Josh Naylor on second...

Thomas and Ramírez hit HRs, Cantillo pitches 5 scoreless innings and Guardians beat Rays 6-1

Sep. 14, 2024 22:32 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Lane Thomas and José Ramírez hit back-to-back homers in the eighth inning and rookie Joey Cantillo pitched five scoreless innings as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 on Saturday night. The Guardians remained three games ahead...

Guardians right-hander Ben Lively expected to be OK after departing with right thigh contusion

Sep. 10, 2024 23:43 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Ben Lively and the Cleveland Guardians were feeling fortunate Tuesday night after it looked as if the pitcher escaped what could have been a major injury. Lively departed Cleveland's 5-0 victory at the Chicago White Sox after he was struck by a comebacker in the...

Brayan Rocchio's 4 RBIs lead Guardians to 7-1 win, sending Royals to seventh straight loss

Sep. 03, 2024 23:04 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — No. 9 hitter Brayan Rocchio drove in four runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 7-1 Tuesday night, extending the Royals' losing streak to a season-high seven. Kansas City was held to two runs or fewer for the fifth straight game and managed just...

Gavin Williams pitches 7 sharp innings as the Guardians beat the slumping Royals 4-2

Sep. 02, 2024 20:27 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Gavin Williams pitched seven sharp innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 on Monday. Lane Thomas and Josh Naylor each hit two-run homers for AL Central-leading Cleveland, which won for the fourth time in five games. ...

Tellez and Ortiz help the Pirates blank the AL Central-leading Guardians 3-0

Aug. 31, 2024 22:00 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rowdy Tellez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the AL Central leading Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday night. Luis Ortiz (6-4) pitched six innings of one-hit ball in his first win since July 20. The right-hander struck...

Clase sets club record for saves, Noel, Giménez hit consecutive HRs as Guardians top Pirates 10-8

Aug. 30, 2024 23:40 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez followed with a solo shot in the fifth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Emmanuel Clase became Cleveland's career saves leader, notching...

Guardians rally for 7-5 victory over Royals, reclaim sole possession of first place in AL Central

Aug. 28, 2024 17:20 PM EDT

CLEVELAND (AP) — Rookie Jhonkensy Noel singled home Josh Naylor with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals, reclaiming sole possession of first place in the AL Central on Wednesday. The Guardians trailed...