Cleveland Guardians’ Jose Ramírez dives safely again to first base on a pickoff try through the fifth inning of the group’s baseball sport towards the Baltimore Orioles, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Cleveland. Credit score: AP/Sue Ogrocki
Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman hits a double towards the Cleveland Guardians through the sixth inning of a baseball sport Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Cleveland. Credit score: AP/Sue Ogrocki
Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman gestures from second base after hitting a double towards the Cleveland Guardians through the eighth inning of a baseball sport Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Cleveland. Credit score: AP/Sue Ogrocki
CLEVELAND — Ramón Laureano drew a bases-loaded stroll off Jacob Webb for the go-ahead run within the eighth inning, sending the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-2 victory over the AL East-leading Baltimore Orioles on Thursday evening.
The Guardians scored thrice within the backside of the eighth — all charged to Cionel Pérez (4-2) — instantly after the Orioles tied the sport with two within the high half. Bo Naylor’s run-scoring single and Gabriel Arias’ RBI grounder adopted Laureano’s stroll that plated Josh Naylor.
Baltimore, which is headed to the postseason for the primary time since 2016, holds a 1 1/2-game lead over Tampa Bay within the division and for one of the best document within the AL. The Rays beat the Angels 5-4 earlier within the day.
Trevor Stephan (7-7) gave up two runs in a single inning and Emmanuel Clase picked up his main league-best forty second save in 53 alternatives for Cleveland, which has eight video games remaining and trails first-place Minnesota by 8 1/2 video games within the AL Central.
The Orioles trailed 2-0 till the highest of the eighth, once they scored twice towards Stephan. Ryan O’Hearn doubled in Adley Rutschman with the tying run, one batter after Anthony Santander introduced house Ramón Urías.
Cleveland opened the scoring within the fifth with two runs off rookie Grayson Rodriguez. José Ramírez singled in Bo Naylor and a sacrifice fly by Josh Naylor scored Steven Kwan.
Rodriguez labored 5 innings, giving up two runs whereas putting out seven. It was his twenty second begin since making his main league debut on April 5.
Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman hits a double towards the Cleveland Guardians through the sixth inning of a baseball sport Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Cleveland. Credit score: AP/Sue Ogrocki
Hunter Gaddis began for Cleveland, permitting one hit in three innings. He was struck on the higher proper calf by Rutschman’s liner, however remained within the sport.
Baltimore’s Brandon Hyde managed his 700th profession sport, 699 of them with the Orioles.
IN THE MIX
Hyde is holding a detailed eye on RHP Tyler Wells, who was optioned to the minors on July 30. The 6-foot-8 starter has pitched in 10 whole video games for Triple-A Norfolk and Double-A Bowie, posting a 5.52 ERA with no choice.
Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman gestures from second base after hitting a double towards the Cleveland Guardians through the eighth inning of a baseball sport Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, in Cleveland. Credit score: AP/Sue Ogrocki
“He’s undoubtedly an choice for us down the stretch,” Hyde mentioned.
Wells went 7-6 with a 3.80 ERA in 21 appearances earlier than being despatched down, successful simply as soon as in his closing seven begins for Baltimore.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Orioles: 1B Ryan Mountcastle (left shoulder irritation) may return from the 10-day injured record when first eligible to be activated on Sept. 27. Mountcastle sat out six straight video games with the ailment earlier than being positioned on the IL on Wednesday.
Guardians: RHP Triston McKenzie (proper elbow sprain), who has been on the IL since June 14, is slated to begin Sunday towards Baltimore. Supervisor Terry Francona mentioned McKenzie will probably be restricted to 70 pitches in his first MLB sport since June 10.
UP NEXT
Guardians RHP Shane Bieber (5-6, 3.77 ERA) will probably be activated from the 60-day IL to tackle Orioles RHP Dean Kremer (12-5, 4.17 ERA). The 2020 AL Cy Younger winner final pitched for Cleveland on July 9, which was its closing sport earlier than the All-Star break.