A Slow Start, But a Strong Finish!
Hello, fellow Cleveland Guardians fans!
What a roller coaster of a game we had today against the New York Yankees! The match started a bit shaky for our team, but we showed tremendous resilience and grit to pull off a thrilling 3-2 victory. Let's dive into the highlights of this incredible game! 
Early Inning Struggles
The game didn't start quite the way we wanted. In the top of the 1st inning, Ben Rice hit a solo homer to left-center, putting the Yankees on the board early. As the innings rolled on, our boys struggled to crack the Yankees' defense while the Yankees managed to snag another run in the 6th inning with Aaron Judge scoring on a sacrifice fly by Jazz Chisholm Jr. Things were looking a bit grim with the score at 2-0 in favor of the Yankees by the end of the top of the 6th.
The Guardians Rally
But fear not, Guardians fans—our team was just getting warmed up! The bottom of the 6th inning was when the magic happened. It all started with Steven Kwan's single, who then scored our first run thanks to Nolan Jones' strategic move, stealing third and crossing home plate. The highlight moment came when Kyle Manzardo doubled to center, bringing Nolan Jones home and tying the game 2-2. The excitement didn't stop there. Angel Martínez reached on an infield single allowing Kyle Manzardo to score, placing us ahead at 3-2 by the end of the 6th!
Holding the Lead
The Yankees were not going down without a fight, but our guys held firm. The pivotal relief pitching, notably from Hunter Gaddis and Tim Herrin, played a massive role in keeping the Yankees at bay during the later innings, with Caleb Smith securing the final outs of the game. Gabriel Arias showcased his versatility by joining the second base and providing solid defense.The thrilling energy radiated through Progressive Field as the final out was called. It was a game of determination and teamwork. Hats off to our Guardians for this well-deserved win! Let's keep the momentum going as we look forward to more victories. Go, Guardians!
Until next time, stay passionate, and never stop believing in our team!
Scoreboard for Yankees @ Guardians (April 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |