Guardians beat the Orioles 6-3 on July 23, 2025, to reach .500. José Ramírez homered as the team's power surge continues. See how they turned their season around.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
What a difference a few weeks make. After staring into the abyss during a 10-game losing streak, the Cleveland Guardians are officially back. With a convincing 6-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night, the team marked its 100th game of the season by evening its record at a hard-fought 50-50. This isn't just a win; it's a statement, capping a remarkable 10-2 stretch that has completely flipped the script on the season.
The Guardians have hit 21 home runs in their last 12 games, tying them with the Oakland Athletics for the most in MLB since July 7.
Tuesday's win was a perfect microcosm of the team's recent success. Starter Joey Cantillo battled through five innings, allowing just one run to earn his second win, and Emmanuel Clase slammed the door for his 22nd save. The offense, however, was the story. Angel Martínez was a catalyst with three hits, but the big blows came from everywhere. Kyle Manzardo and Bryan Rocchio each drove in two crucial runs, while the seemingly unstoppable José Ramírez blasted his 21st home run of the season. It was a complete team effort that showcased the resilience that has defined this turnaround.
The engine behind this hot streak has been a shocking and welcome power surge. The Guardians have now homered in 12 consecutive games, their longest such streak since 2021. During this dozen-game span, they've launched 21 homers, tying them for the most in all of baseball. At the heart of the explosion is José Ramírez, who has been on an absolute tear with seven home runs in these last 12 contests. The 'Guardiac Kids' have suddenly become the 'Guardiac Bombers,' and it's transformed them into one of the league's most dangerous lineups.
While J-Ram's MVP-caliber performance gets the headlines, the victories are coming from up and down the roster. Look no further than Bryan Rocchio, who continued his productive homestand by going 1-for-3 with two RBIs, including a perfect sacrifice bunt in the seventh to add a key insurance run. Rocchio is now 6-for-17 with seven RBIs on this homestand, providing critical production from the bottom of the order. As the team gets key contributors healthy, with shortstop Gabriel Arias beginning a rehab assignment in Columbus and RHP Nic Enright being recalled for bullpen depth, the roster is solidifying at the perfect time.
The Guardians have a chance to secure a series win and climb above .500 for the first time since early in the season on Wednesday night. Slade Cecconi (5-4, 3.84 ERA) will take the mound against Baltimore's Zach Eflin (6-5, 5.95 ERA). The question on every fan's mind: can the power surge continue, and can Cleveland keep this incredible momentum rolling?
