The Guardians and White Sox fought to a 4-4 tie on July 12, 2025, as Angel Martínez homered again and Logan Allen dominated. Recap the strange stalemate.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
In one of the more unusual outcomes you'll see this season, the Cleveland Guardians fought the Chicago White Sox to a 4-4 tie in Saturday's matinee. While the final score felt anticlimactic, the action was anything but, highlighted by yet another home run from the scorching-hot Angel Martínez, who has now gone deep in three straight games.
Angel Martínez continued his power surge by homering for the third consecutive game, bringing his season total to eight.
The Guardians' bats came to play at Guaranteed Rate Field. Beyond Martínez's blast, Daniel Schneemann also went yard, and veteran Carlos Santana delivered what felt like a game-changing two-run homer in the sixth. On the mound, Logan Allen was simply masterful, spinning six innings of one-hit ball. The pitching staff was so dominant at one point that they retired 19 consecutive White Sox batters. Emmanuel Clase came on to lock things down, securing his 20th save of the season in a game that ultimately ended without a winner.
The offense is getting contributions from all over, but the recent spark from the infield has been undeniable. Angel Martínez is playing like a man possessed, and his third homer in as many days is providing a massive jolt to the lineup. His recent power surge couldn't come at a better time, especially with first baseman Kyle Manzardo being activated from the injured list just a couple of days ago. With Manzardo back and Martínez on fire, the Guardians' lineup suddenly looks much deeper as they navigate this critical stretch.
With a doubleheader on the schedule, the front office made a savvy move to protect the pitching staff. Right-hander Nic Enright was recalled from Triple-A Columbus as the 27th man, bringing his sparkling 1.38 Triple-A ERA with him to provide a fresh arm for the bullpen. It's this kind of strategic roster management—including optioning Jhonkensy Noel to make room for Manzardo's return—that's crucial for a team in the thick of a playoff hunt. Keeping the arms fresh is priority number one.
While a tie is never the goal, extending the unbeaten streak to four games keeps the momentum rolling. With the team still five games out of a Wild Card spot, every single game counts, especially against a division rival. Now, all eyes turn to the second half of the doubleheader, where the Guardians will look to turn today's stalemate into a definitive series win and gain more ground in the playoff picture.
