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Guardians Host Struggling Angels with Ramirez Riding 21-Game Hitting Streak

Momentum from a comeback win over the Dodgers sets the stage for a series against an Angels club mired in five straight losses.

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Overview

  • The three-game series at Progressive Field begins Friday with Luis Ortiz (2-5, 4.73 ERA) facing José Soriano (3-5, 3.73 ERA) in the opener.
  • Cleveland snapped a potential sweep by rallying for a 7-4 victory over the Dodgers and boasts a 17-4 record in games without allowing a homer.
  • Jose Ramirez’s career-high 21-game hitting streak continues as he bats .375 with three homers and four RBIs against Los Angeles this year.
  • Steven Kwan is listed day-to-day with right wrist inflammation after exiting the last game, and Mike Trout remains on the Angels’ injured list with a left knee issue.
  • Angels catcher Logan O’Hoppe has excelled in the season series, hitting .538 with three homers and four RBIs in 13 at-bats against the Guardians.