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Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase, left, celebrates after his team defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ben Lively, 4 relievers combine for a 4-hitter, AL Central-leading Guardians beat Rays 2-0

Ben Lively and four relievers combined on a four-hitter, Brayan Rocchio had an RBI single for the go-ahead run and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0.

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor, right, hits a single in front of Tampa Bay Rays catcher Logan Driscoll, left, in the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Thomas and Ramírez hit HRs, Cantillo pitches 5 scoreless innings and Guardians beat Rays 6-1

Lane Thomas and José Ramírez hit back-to-back eighth-inning homers and Joey Cantillo pitched five scoreless innings as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller, right, reacts as Cleveland Guardians Kyle Manzardo, back left, rounds the bases after a solo home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Manzardo hits his first 2 career homers as AL Central-leading Guardians beat Pirates 6-1

Kyle Manzardo hit his first two major league homers, Alex Cobb did not allow a baserunner through the first six innings and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Rowdy Tellez, right, watches his RBI single off Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Eli Morgan as Bo Naylor, left, looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Tellez and Ortiz help the Pirates blank the AL Central-leading Guardians 3-0

Rowdy Tellez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the AL Central leading Cleveland Guardians 3-0. Luis Ortiz pitched six innings of one-hit ball in his first win since July 20.

Cleveland Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel hits a single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Guardians rally for 7-5 victory over Royals, reclaim sole possession of first place in AL Central

Rookie Jhonkensy Noel singled home Josh Naylor with the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals, reclaiming sole possession of first place in the AL Central.

Kansas City Royals' Michael Lorenzen pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen heads to 15-day injured list with strained left hamstring

Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen was placed on the 15-day injured list, one day after straining his left hamstring while covering first base against the Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel, left, scores on a pick off error at first base by Texas Rangers relief pitcher Matt Festa as Jonah Heim stands by during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Jhonkensy Noel homers for the second straight game as the Guardians beat the Rangers 4-2

Jhonkensy Noel homered for the second straight game and Matthew Boyd pitched six effective innings for his first win in more than a year, helping the Cleveland Guardians beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.

Cleveland Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel celebrates after hitting a three-run home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray during the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hits three-run homer to push AL Central-leading Guardians past Rangers 13-5

Jhonkensy Noel hit a three-run homer and José Ramírez and Josh Naylor had back-to-back solo shots as the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians routed the Texas Rangers 13-5.

Cleveland Guardians' Alex Cobb pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Alex Cobb gets first win in nearly a year and AL-leading Guardians beat Cubs 6-1

Alex Cobb got his first win in nearly a year and Andrés Giménez drove in three runs, sending the American League-leading Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Cleveland Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel gestures as he crosses home plate with a home run in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Rookie Jhonkensy Noel hits a 430-foot homer for the go-ahead run as the Guardians edge the Cubs 2-1

Jhonkensy Noel hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, providing the go-ahead run for the Cleveland Guardians in a 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Josh Bell gestures as he runs to home plate with a home run in the second inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Josh Bell homers twice, drives in three as Diamondbacks beat Guardians 5-3 to sweep doubleheader

Josh Bell homered twice and drove in three runs, Eduardo Rodriguez went 5 2/3 innings to win his season debut, and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 to sweep a doubleheader.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake McCarthy tosses the ball into the dugout after being hit by a pitch in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Eugenio Suárez’s RBI single off Emmanuel Clase in 10th gives Diamondbacks 7-6 win over Guardians

Eugenio Suárez singled off All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning to score automatic runner Corbin Carroll, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 7-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Gabriel Moreno is helped up after an injury in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno leaves game against Guardians with left groin injury

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno left a against against the Cleveland Guardians with a left groin injury. Moreno reached base on an infield single in the second inning and fell to the ground after reaching the bag.

Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday, right, watches his solo home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams as Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, left, also watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman combine for 5 RBIs as Orioles beat MLB-leading Guardians 9-5

Gunnar Henderson hit a two-run homer and Adley Rutschman drove in three runs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians 9-5.

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor heads to first base after hitting a single off Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Albert Suarez during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Josh Naylor and Austin Hedges power MLB-leading Guardians past Orioles 8-4 for 5th straight win

Josh Naylor had three hits and drove in two runs, Austin Hedges had two RBIs and the MLB-leading Cleveland Guardians scored eight consecutive runs in beating the Baltimore Orioles 8-4.

Baltimore Orioles' Coby Mayo heads to first base with a walk by Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco during the second inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. It was Mayo's first major league at-bat. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Orioles prospect Coby Mayo recalled from minors to make MLB debut against Guardians

Coby Mayo, one of the top prospects in baseball, has been recalled by the Baltimore Orioles to make his major league debut against the Cleveland Guardians.

Detroit Tigers' Javier Báez celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Javier Báez hits a 3-run homer, Tigers blank Guardians 3-0

Javier Báez hit a three-run homer in the second inning and six pitchers combined on a four-hitter, sending the Detroit Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians.

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor runs out an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Josh Naylor singles home his brother Bo with the go-ahead run in the 8th, Guardians edge Tigers 2-1

Josh Naylor singled with two outs in the eighth inning, scoring younger brother Bo Naylor with the go-ahead run, as the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians edged the Detroit Tigers 2-1.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)

Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee leaves game against Tigers with leg cramps

Guardians ace Tanner Bibee exited Cleveland’s game against Detroit after five innings with leg cramps. Bibee walked onto the mound to begin the sixth, but winced as he prepared to throw his warmup pitches.

San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King is greeted in the dugout after the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Michael King and two relievers toss 2-hitter as Padres edge the Guardians 2-1

Michael King did not allow a hit until the seventh inning and Kyle Higashioka had a two-run double and the San Diego Padres beat the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 2-1.

San Diego Padres' Michael King pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Padres’ Michael King has no-hit bid broken up in 7th inning on single by Guardians’ Angel Martinez

Guardians rookie Angel Martinez blooped a single to center in the seventh inning to break up a no-hit bid by San Diego’s Michael King.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, July 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Dylan Cease strikes out 10 as the Padres combine for a 1-hitter in a 7-0 victory over the Guardians

Dylan Cease allowed one hit and struck out 10 in seven innings, Jake Cronenworth homered and drove in three runs and the San Diego Padres beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-0.

Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann watches his RBI single off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Matt Waldron as catcher Kyle Higashioka looks on during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, July 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

José Ramírez’s 2-RBI single in the 6-run 8th inning leads Guardians past Padres 7-0

José Ramírez’s two-run single highlighted a six-run eighth inning, Tanner Bibee and three relievers combined on a four-hitter, and the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the San Diego Padres 7-0.

An image of Travis Bazzana is shown on the video board after the Cleveland Guardians selected Bazzana, the first overall pick in the MLB baseball draft, in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, July 14, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon State

Travis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Oregon State, signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.

Cleveland Guardians' Jhonkensy Noel reacts after hitting a solo home run off San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Luke Jackson during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, July 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Steven Kwan, Jhonkensy Noel hit solo homers in Guardians’ 5-4 victory over the Giants

Major league batting leader Steven Kwan hit a solo homer and scored twice, Jhonkensy Noel homered and drove in two runs and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto hits a double in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Friday, July 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Michael Conforto has a 2-run double, the Giants beat the Guardians 4-2

Michael Conforto had a two-run double as the San Francisco Giants won for the eighth time in their last 11 games, beating the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians 4-2.

Chicago White Sox's Erick Fedde pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Erick Fedde pitches 6 strong innings, Martin Maldonado has 3 RBIs and White Sox rout Guardians 8-2

Erick Fedde allowed one run in six innings, Martin Maldonado homered and drove in three runs, and the Chicago White Sox routed the Cleveland Guardians 8-2. Fedde (6-3) retired the final 12 batters he faced, allowing three hits with three strikeouts.

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor, right, watches his solo home run off Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Brendon Little during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Steven Kwan, Josh Naylor hit solo homers, AL Central-leading Guardians beat Blue Jays 6-5

Steven Kwan and Josh Naylor hit solo homers as Cleveland scored five straight runs in the third and fourth innings, helping the AL Central-leading Guardians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-5.

Cleveland Guardians' Andres Gimenez, right, is congratulated by teammate Steven Kwan (38) as he crosses home plate with a home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Andrés Giménez hits a 2-run HR and Will Brennan has two solo shots as Guardians beat Mariners 6-3

Andrés Giménez hit a two-run homer and Will Brennan had a pair of solo shots, lifting the American League Central-leading Cleveland Guardians to a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners.

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor gestures as he runs to home plate on a home run during the fifth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Tanner Bibee strikes out career-high 12, Guardians blank Mariners 8-0 in battle of division leaders

Tanner Bibee struck out a career-high 12 in six innings, Josh Naylor homered twice and had four RBIs, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 in a battle of American League division leaders.