Overview
- Luis Ortiz struck out 10 while allowing two hits over six scoreless innings to earn his second win in eight decisions.
- José Ramírez capped a four-run second inning with his 900th career RBI as Cleveland tallied all its runs in a single frame.
- Cleveland’s offense, which had averaged just 2.75 runs over its past 16 games, broke out decisively in the high-scoring second inning.
- The Guardians improved to 3-6 on their West Coast trip and moved into a 38-37 overall mark with one game remaining.
- Oakland has struggled at Sutter Health Park with a 15-26 record and will counter with left-hander JP Sears (5-6, 5.45 ERA) in the finale.