Guardians sweep Angels as Cleveland extends home dominance
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Cleveland — The Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Wednesday at Progressive Field, completing a three-game series sweep. Angel Martinez hit a leadoff home run and rookie Parker Messick allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings as the Guardians secured the final game of the set in Cleveland on Wednesday.
Arlington, Texas — On Monday night Michael Soroka delivered 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Texas Rangers 1-0, while earlier the Guardians recorded a 7-2 victory over the Angels with Joey Cantillo pitching six scoreless. The Angels’ road struggles continued; they left Cleveland with a sweep and a 16-28 record this season.
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Timeline
- 1. Since 2014 the Guardians have accumulated an unusually strong home record versus the Angels (reported as 28-4 through Monday).
- 2. Monday: Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings as Cleveland beat the Angels 7-2.
- 3. Monday: Michael Soroka allowed three singles over 6 1/3 innings in Arizona's 1-0 win over Texas.
- 4. Wednesday: Angel Martinez's leadoff homer and Parker Messick's 6 2/3 innings lifted Cleveland to a 4-2 victory, completing the sweep.
- 5. After the sweep the Angels concluded a six-game road trip with poor results, holding a 16-28 season record reported by outlets.
Why it matters
If you're a Guardians fan, this is a great time to celebrate. The team's home dominance over the Angels is impressive. If you're an Angels fan, it's a tough season. But remember, baseball is unpredictable. Keep cheering for your team.
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