Guardians Sweep Phillies With Dominant Shutouts in Cleveland Series

The Cleveland Guardians opened their series against the Philadelphia Phillies with a dominant 6-0 shutout, powered by home runs from José Ramírez, Kyle Manzardo, and Angel Martínez, and strong pitching from Gavin Williams and the bullpen. The Phillies' offense, despite an early threat, failed to capitalize on scoring opportunities, going 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and mustering no extra-base hits, while Bryce Harper continued to struggle at the plate. In the second game, the Phillies rebounded as Bryce Harper led a six-run eighth inning with a home run, helping Philadelphia to a 7-1 win; Ranger Suárez delivered seven scoreless innings for the victory. The rubber match saw Phillies ace Zack Wheeler stifle the Guardians' offense, and Kyle Schwarber hit a decisive home run, with Cleveland unable to provide run support despite a strong outing from starter Luis Ortiz. The series showcased streaks and milestones, with Schwarber extending his on-base streak and Carlos Santana reaching his 1,100th career RBI. Both teams demonstrated flashes of strong pitching and timely power hitting, with the series ultimately highlighting their competitive balance.