Guardians On Fire Early with Back-to-Back Blasts
The Cleveland Guardians came roaring out of the gate against the Miami Marlins in today's thrilling matchup. It looked like another routine start until Jose Ramirez lifted our spirits with a massive homer to right-center, putting the Guardians on the board in the first inning. Before we could fully celebrate, Kyle Manzardo followed suit with a dinger of his own to left-center, extending our beloved Guardians' lead to 2-0. What a way to kick off the game! 
Mid-Game Tensions Rise as Marlins Push Back
The game took a tense turn in the 5th inning. A combination of errors and determined Marlins hitters allowed Miami to crawl back and level the score at 3-3. An error by Steven Kwan allowed Miami to capitalize with two runs, and a clutch double by Heriberto Hernández brought the Marlins' third run home. Luckily, in this critical moment, the Guardians' defense held firm, preventing Miami from taking the lead. Despite the pressure, Brayan Rocchio's single in the 2nd inning, which brought Gabriel Arias home after his double, seemed crucial as it provided a buffer the Guardians desperately needed.Ramirez's Heroic Homer Seals the Deal
As the game marched into the 8th inning, we anxiously awaited a play that would put us back on top. Enter Jose Ramirez. Already with one homer to his name today, Ramirez stepped up again and delivered a decisive solo shot to right, giving us a 4-3 lead. The Guardians finished strong defensively, with Angel Martinez and Nolan Jones closing the game out in style. The Marlins had no chances left as they went down quietly in the 9th thanks to our unwavering defense. A thrilling 4-3 victory for the Guardians! Let's keep this momentum rolling! 
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Guardians (August 12th, 2025)
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
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![]() | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
![]() | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 |