CLEVELAND — The Guardians are again above .500 for the season after beating the Baltimore Orioles, 3-2, July 23 at Progressive Field.
The Guardians have now won 11 of their last 13 games to get to 51-50 through the first 101 games of the season, which includes a 5-1 record since the All-Star break.
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Here’s how the July 23 game between the Guardians and Orioles at Progressive Field unfolded.
Guardians beat the Orioles to win 11th game out of last 13
Emmanuel Clase worked a 1-2-3 ninth to earn the save, and the Guardians have beaten the Orioles, 3-2, to notch their 11th win out of their last 13 games. They’re also 5-1 since the end of the All-Star break.
The Guardians are again above .500 at 51-50.
Steven Kwan puts Guardians on top vs Orioles
Steven Kwan has given the Guardians the lead in the eighth. After a Bo Naylor double put the go-ahead run in scoring position, Kwan singled to center field to score him and put Cleveland ahead, 3-2.
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That was just the fourth hit of the night for the Guardians, but Cecconi, Enright and Gaddis (who pitched the top of the eighth) have made it held up thus far.
Guardians, Orioles tied entering 8th inning
Slade Cecconi allowed two runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts. Nic Enright entered for the seventh inning, walking one and striking out one.
The Guardians have mustered only two hits, a double by Ramirez and Manzardo’s two-run single.
Cleveland and Baltimore are heading to the eighth tied 2-2.
Jackson Holliday home run ties Guardians-Orioles
This game is tied yet again. In the top of the sixth, Jackson Holliday got just enough of a Cecconi offering to send it over the wall in right field, tying it 2-2.
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Kyle Manzardo 2-run single puts Guardians on top vs Orioles
Kyle Manzardo continues to settle into that cleanup spot in the Guardians lineup. After a double by Jose Ramirez put two runners in scoring position, Manzardo brought both home with a single to left-center, putting Cleveland ahead 2-1 in the bottom of the fourth.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 23: Slade Cecconi #44 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on July 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Ryan O’Hearn gives Orioles the lead over Guardians
Jordan Westburg doubled off the wall in left-center field and later scored via a Ryan O’Hearn sacrifice fly, and the Orioles have struck first to take a 1-0 lead in the top of the fourth inning.
The Guardians have yet to collect a hit against Eflin.
CLEVELAND, OHIO – JULY 23: Cleveland Guardians fans hold a sign during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on July 23, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
Guardians, Orioles score: Cleveland, Baltimore scoreless
Slade Cecconi and Zach Eflin have both had little trouble through the first two innings, and the Guardians and O’s will head to the third still in a scoreless tie.
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Below is some pregame information.
Guardians prospect Chase DeLauter injury update
Chase DeLauter underwent surgery for a hamate bone injury and is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks.
Guardians lineup vs OriolesMLB Standings: American League Central
The American League Central Division standings entering July 23:
Guardians schedule | Upcoming games
The Guardians and Baltimore Orioles will play a four-game series at Progressive Field to finish Cleveland’s homestand. The Guardians then head on the road for a quick series in Kansas City against the Royals.
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Orioles game?
The game on July 23 can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming subscription (CLEGuardians.TV). And it’ll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
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