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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–1 on April 1 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with the visitors' pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive output. Cleveland's pitcher struck out 12 Dodgers batters while allowing just 5 hits and 1 earned run over his outing, posting a 3.98 ERA. The Guardians' lineup managed only 6 hits but capitalized with 2 home runs and 3 RBIs, while the Dodgers struggled offensively with a .689 OPS, 12 strikeouts, and just 1 run on 5 hits and 1 home run. Los Angeles compounded its problems with a fielding error that contributed to the lopsided result. The Dodgers' pitching allowed 4 earned runs on 6 hits, and despite striking out 5 Guardians, couldn't generate enough run support. This early-season performance suggests Cleveland's pitching depth could be a strength down the stretch, while the Dodgers face questions about offensive consistency.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| LAD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Angel MartínezJosé RamírezDaniel SchneemannGabriel AriasFreddie Freeman
