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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8–4 on April 19 at Progressive Field, with the home team's pitching staff limiting Baltimore to just 5 hits while striking out 12 batters. Cleveland's offense generated 8 hits and 2 home runs to support 8 runs batted in, though the Guardians managed only a .226 batting average and .694 OPS, suggesting offensive inefficiency despite the victory margin. Baltimore's pitching was equally stingy in strikeout rate (12 K) but surrendered 8 hits and 7 earned runs, posting a 3.91 ERA that proved costly. Both teams struck out 12 times and drew 4 walks, indicating similar plate discipline issues, though Cleveland's two-homer advantage and superior run production proved decisive. The Guardians committed one error but still controlled the game, while the Orioles' anemic 5-hit attack—despite a home run—left them unable to keep pace. Cleveland's pitching depth will be critical as the rotation develops early-season consistency.