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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the New York Yankees 9–4 on June 2 at Yankee Stadium, outmuscling the home team despite nearly identical strikeout totals of 12 apiece. Cleveland's offense produced 12 hits and 9 RBIs while holding a .696 OPS, edging past a Yankees lineup that managed only 8 hits, 1 home run, and 4 RBIs with a .767 OPS. The Guardians' pitching staff proved decisive, allowing just 8 hits and 4 earned runs with a 3.75 ERA, while New York's pitchers surrendered 12 hits and 8 earned runs at a 3.29 ERA. Despite the Yankees' superior on-base percentage of .333 and strikeout rate, Cleveland's balanced approach—avoiding the strikeout-heavy approach that plagued both lineups—translated into run production that far exceeded the Vegas total line expectation of 1. A defensive error by the Yankees contributed to the margin, highlighting lapses at a critical juncture. The Guardians' road victory strengthens their division positioning and suggests their pitching can contain high-powered offenses when supported by timely hitting.