A Tough Day on the Diamond
It was a challenging game for our beloved Cleveland Guardians as they faced off against the Miami Marlins and ended up on the wrong side of a 13-4 scoreline. Let's dive into how the game unfolded, even if it wasn't the kind of outcome we hoped for.Early Struggles
The start of the game had us on the back foot right away. Xavier Edwards of the Marlins kicked things off with a 402-foot homer to right field, setting the tone for a tough day. Just when it looked like we'd contain the Marlins at one run, Jakob Marsee delivered a crushing three-run homer to make it 4-0 in their favor. However, we weren't left silent in the first inning! Steven Kwan answered with a 368-foot homer of his own, providing us with a glimmer of hope.
Fourth-Inning Comeback
We managed to mount an impressive comeback in the fourth inning, starting with a clutch single from CJ Kayfus followed by his strategic stolen base. Then, Gabriel Arias smashed a 433-foot homer that brought home three runs! This sent a wave of excitement through us fans as the Guardians closed the gap to tie it at 4-4.
Marlins Take Control
Unfortunately, the momentum shifted again in favor of the Marlins as they came back swinging in the fifth inning, with Jakob Marsee once more being the thorn in our side. We witnessed powerful plays leading to a consistent stretch of hits and homers from the Marlins in the subsequent innings, driving their lead to a commanding 13-4. Our bats struggled to find that late spark that might have swung the game back our way.Onto the Next Games!
While today's game didn't go as planned, there's still lots to look forward to as our Guardians continue to fight in this season.
Let's keep cheering on Steven Kwan and the rest of our talented roster as they regroup and aim to put more 'W's' on the board in the coming games. Go Guardians! 
Scoreboard for Marlins @ Guardians (August 13th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 17 | 0 |