Overview

• The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 in the first game of their three-game interleague series at Progressive Field on May 12, 2025.
• José Ramírez stole three bases, moving into third place on Cleveland’s all-time steals list with 255 career steals, and contributed to four of the team’s five runs.
• Gabriel Arias broke the game open with a three-run double in the fourth inning, ending a personal 0-for-11 slump.
• Starting pitcher Ben Lively exited after three innings due to right forearm inflammation and has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a flexor tendon strain.
• Relief pitchers Jakob Junis, Kolby Allard, Cade Smith, and Hunter Gaddis combined for seven scoreless innings to secure Cleveland's fifth shutout of the season.