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Skenes excels; Guardians, Yankees secure Tuesday MLB victories

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CLEVELAND — Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland's pitchers struck out 13 Tuesday night at Progressive Field, helping the Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2; in Pittsburgh, Paul Skenes delivered eight innings of two-hit, no-walk ball with 10 strikeouts as the Pirates defeated the Colorado Rockies 3-1, both games occurring Tuesday evening. The Guardians improved their long-standing home success versus the Angels and preserved a tight series lead while the Angels' road record fell to 8-17; Skenes' outing pushed his record to 6-2 and lowered his ERA to 1.98, with manager Don Kelly electing to remove him after 98 pitches and Gregory Soto closing the ninth Tuesday.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Since 2015, Guardians are 29-4 at Progressive Field versus the Angels.
Less than a week earlier, Paul Skenes held the Diamondbacks scoreless through eight innings.
Tuesday night, Guardians beat Angels 3-2; Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland recorded 13 strikeouts.
Tuesday night, Yankees beat Orioles 6-2; Paul Goldschmidt hit a leadoff home run.
Tuesday night, Pirates beat Rockies 3-1; Paul Skenes recorded eight innings, two hits, no walks, and 10 strikeouts, removed after 98 pitches.

Why This Matters to You

If you're a Guardians fan, their home success against the Angels is a point of pride. For Pirates fans, Paul Skenes' impressive performance is a sign of a promising player. If you're a baseball enthusiast, these games showcase the sport's unpredictability and excitement.

The Bottom Line

The Guardians and Pirates secured significant victories, with standout performances from Angel Martinez and Paul Skenes. If you're into baseball stats, keep an eye on these rising stars. And if you know someone who loves a good sports story, this might be worth sharing.