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The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4–2 on May 13 at Progressive Field, with the home team's pitching staff dominating despite modest offensive output. Cleveland's pitchers struck out 13 Angels batters while allowing just 4 hits and 2 earned runs, posting a 3.81 ERA and committing no defensive errors. The Guardians managed only 6 hits themselves but converted them efficiently, driving in 4 runs with 1 home run and a .685 OPS; Los Angeles countered with 4 hits, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs while striking out 13 times. Both offenses underperformed relative to the Vegas total of 2, with the Angels' pitching surrendering 6 hits and a 4.53 ERA in the loss. The Guardians' ability to win despite a .228 batting average and 9 strikeouts underscores their pitching depth and defensive reliability, suggesting their rotation depth will be critical as they navigate the AL Central.