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Guardians Secure 6-3 Win Over Orioles to Extend Strong Start to Road Trip

Cleveland's Logan Allen delivered a dominant start, Steven Kwan powered the offense, and Emmanuel Clase closed out the victory as the Guardians moved within a game of the AL Central lead.

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Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday (7) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Orioles' Jackson Holliday celebrated with teammates after launching a 424-foot grand slam off Guardians starter Gavin Williams in the second inning to put Baltimore up 4-0. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Overview

  • Logan Allen pitched 5 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and striking out six to earn his first win of the season.
  • Steven Kwan hit a two-run homer and added an RBI single, contributing three RBIs to Cleveland's offensive effort.
  • Angel Martínez recorded three hits and a stolen base, continuing his strong performance since being called up from Triple-A.
  • Closer Emmanuel Clase secured his second save of the season, capping a solid bullpen effort after Baltimore rallied for two late runs.
  • The Guardians improved to 9-7, moving within one game of the AL Central lead, while the Orioles fell to 6-10, with Charlie Morton dropping to 0-4 after another tough outing.