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The Cleveland Guardians edged the Washington Nationals 3–2 on May 27 at Progressive Field in a low-scoring affair that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. Cleveland's pitching staff dominated with 8 strikeouts and just 2 walks while allowing only 5 hits, though the Guardians' lineup struggled offensively, posting a .230 average and .692 OPS across 10 hits and 3 RBIs. Washington's pitchers were equally stingy, surrendering no earned runs despite giving up 10 hits, but the Nationals' anemic offensive output—5 hits, 8 strikeouts, and a .245 average—proved too costly in a one-run loss. The Guardians' pitching efficiency and clean defense (zero errors) provided the margin of victory in what was a pitcher's duel marred by offensive futility on both sides. Cleveland's run differential advantage and ability to generate timely contact despite poor overall numbers should bolster confidence heading into the next rotation matchup.
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
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Players who scored
James WoodCurtis MeadTravis BazzanaChase DeLauterAustin Hedges
