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Kwan’s Eighth-Inning RBI Caps Guardians’ Third Straight Win Over Orioles

Extending Cleveland’s run to 11 wins in 13 games, the victory boosts the Guardians back to .500 with Baltimore enduring its seventh loss in eight games.

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
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Overview

  • Steven Kwan delivered the decisive run with a two-out single in the eighth inning, driving home Bo Naylor for a 3-2 victory.
  • Slade Cecconi turned in a quality start by yielding two runs over six innings and Emmanuel Clase closed out the game for his 23rd save.
  • Zach Eflin returned from a back injury to pitch five innings, allowing two runs on two hits in his first start since June 29.
  • José Ramírez has hit seven home runs in his past 12 games and extended his streak of 20-20 seasons to eight years with 21 homers and 30 steals.
  • Baltimore’s bullpen posted a 6.75 ERA in July and has surrendered the winning run in late innings as the Orioles have dropped seven of eight games.