Ramírez snapped an 0-for-12 slump with a solo homer in the first inning and later lined a cutter from Calvin Faucher just over the right field wall, marking his 27th multi-homer game in 13 MLB seasons. Kyle Manzardo also homered in the first, helping Cleveland to its sixth win in seven games. Manzardo’s recent surge includes three home runs in his last two games, boosting his season totals and reinforcing his hot streak at the plate, as highlighted by Sports Illustrated Betting.
The Marlins rallied for three runs in the fifth inning to tie the game. Dane Myers singled home a run, Otto Lopez scored on a throwing error by Steven Kwan, and Heriberto Hernández added an RBI double. Miami threatened again in the sixth, but Kwan threw out Eric Wagaman at home for his MLB-leading 11th outfield assist this season. Cade Smith (5-4) recorded 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn the win.
Cleveland opened with back-to-back homers from Ramírez and Manzardo—the seventh time this season the Guardians have achieved that feat. The Guardians’ bullpen, anchored by relievers like Smith, continues to be a difference-maker, ranking seventh-best in MLB with a 3.61 ERA, as noted by ESPN.
Looking ahead, Cleveland’s right-hander Gavin Williams (7-4, 3.17 ERA) is set to start the next game, returning to the mound after nearly completing a no-hitter in his last outing. Miami will counter with Eury Perez (4-3, 3.25 ERA). The Guardians, now 62-56, have closed the gap in the AL Central, while the Marlins fall to 57-62 and struggle to regain momentum.
Attendance for the game was 21,874, with the contest lasting 2 hours and 29 minutes. For full box scores and play-by-play details, visit Baseball-Reference.com.