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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7–2 on May 11 at Progressive Field, with the home team's pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive output. Cleveland's starter struck out 9 batters while allowing 9 hits and just 2 earned runs, posting a 3.89 ERA, while the Angels' bullpen surrendered 7 earned runs on 7 hits with a 4.63 ERA and 10 walks. The Guardians managed only 7 hits but capitalized with 7 RBIs and drew 10 walks to manufacture their scoring, though their .229 average reflected continued offensive struggles. Los Angeles outhit Cleveland 9–7 but squandered the advantage by striking out 9 times and scoring just 2 runs, leaving their .708 OPS unable to overcome poor pitching execution. The visitors' inability to convert baserunners—evidenced by their 2 RBIs despite 9 hits—highlighted a familiar pattern of wasted offensive opportunities. Cleveland's walk-drawing approach and pitching efficiency proved decisive in this low-scoring affair, suggesting the Guardians' pitching depth may continue to be a competitive edge going forward.