Cleveland Guardians blank New York Yankees 4-0 on June 5, 2025! Luis Ortiz's 7 Ks & early homers from Martínez & Schneemann silence the Bronx. Full recap!
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a night in the Bronx! The Cleveland Guardians marched into Yankee Stadium on Thursday and delivered a statement, shutting out the New York Yankees 4-0. It was a complete team effort, with Luis Ortiz baffling hitters and the offense jumping out to an early lead they never relinquished. Talk about silencing a tough crowd!
Luis Ortiz's first win since April 18 came in dominant fashion: 5 2/3 shutout innings, 7 strikeouts, and a silenced Yankee lineup.
The Guardians wasted no time making their presence felt. Angel Martínez launched a two-run homer in the very first inning, immediately putting the Yankees on their heels. Daniel Schneemann, who had a monster night, followed up with an RBI double, and just like that, Cleveland was up 3-0. Luis Ortiz took that early cushion and ran with it, delivering his best start in weeks. He carved through the Yankee lineup for 5 2/3 scoreless innings, striking out seven and allowing just three hits. The defense was also stellar, turning three crucial double plays to keep the momentum squarely in Cleveland's favor. Kyle Manzardo added a solo shot in the eighth for good measure, and the bullpen trio of Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, and Emmanuel Clase slammed the door, with Clase striking out two in the ninth to strand a pair of runners and seal the deal. This marked the Guardians' first shutout at Yankee Stadium since way back in August 2014 – a long time coming!
Let's give a huge shoutout to Luis Ortiz! After a tough stretch, he finally snapped a seven-game winless streak, and he did it in style. His command was sharp, his stuff was live, and he looked every bit the pitcher we know he can be. Earning his first win since April 18, Ortiz improved to 3-6 on the season. More importantly, he gave the team a massive lift against a potent Yankees offense in their own ballpark. This kind of performance can be a real confidence booster for him moving forward.
Speaking of confidence boosters, how about Daniel Schneemann! The utility man had himself a night, going 3-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and even a stolen base. It was his first multi-hit game since early May, and a much-needed breakout after a recent slump (he was 12-for-64). Schneemann's bat coming alive adds another layer of depth to this lineup. He's now slashing a respectable .254/.338/.463 with seven homers on the year. Keep it up, Schneemann!
You can't talk about a Guardians win without mentioning José Ramírez. The heart and soul of this team doubled in the first inning, extending his incredible on-base streak to 30 games! That's the second-longest of his career, just shy of his 32-game mark from 2018. While he finished 1-for-5, his consistent presence is invaluable. And let's not forget Kyle Manzardo, who continues to show why the Guardians are so high on him. His solo homer in the eighth provided some nice insurance and is another example of the young talent making an impact. It's great to see these rookies contributing to big wins.
Manzardo's homer is a perfect segue into the overall strength of the Guardians' farm system. It's widely regarded as one of the most improved in baseball, and we're seeing the fruits of that labor at the big-league level. With guys like Manzardo, and the recent addition of top draft pick Travis Bazzana developing alongside a crop of high-upside pitchers, the pipeline is looking strong. This ability to supplement the MLB roster with homegrown talent is crucial for sustained success.
A shutout win in Yankee Stadium is always special, and this one felt particularly good with Ortiz back on track and key bats coming alive. Let's hope the Guardians can carry this momentum through the rest of the series and continue their strong play. This team is fun to watch, and nights like these remind us why. Go Guards!
