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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3–1 on May 24 at Citizens Bank Park, with the visitors' pitching proving decisive in a low-scoring matchup. Cleveland's starter struck out 10 batters while allowing just 6 hits and 1 earned run, posting a 3.55 ERA and limiting damage despite issuing 4 walks. The Guardians' offense managed 9 hits and 1 home run while driving in 3 runs, enough to overcome a Phillies lineup that managed only 6 hits and struck out 10 times with a meager .683 OPS. Philadelphia's pitching faltered, surrendering 9 hits and 3 earned runs across the contest, while the home team's defense committed 1 error that may have factored in the tight contest. The Guardians' superior strikeout rate and pitching efficiency—combined with the Phillies' offensive struggles and high strikeout total—dictated the outcome despite both teams posting similar batting averages near .228. This result underscores Cleveland's pitching depth as a potential factor in the AL Central race.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Travis BazzanaChase DeLauterDaniel SchneemannBrandon Marsh
