Guardians Rally Past Dodgers After Bullpen Collapse

The Cleveland Guardians rallied for five runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4, salvaging the final game of their interleague series. Angel Martínez hit a decisive three-run homer off Alex Vesia after Nolan Jones tied the game with a two-run single. Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw, making his third start since surgery, pitched five strong innings but was denied his 213th win as the bullpen faltered. Cleveland's José Ramírez extended his hitting streak to 21 games, moving into eighth place in franchise history for hits, while Carlos Santana added three hits and an RBI. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, the major league home run leader, was held hitless. Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan left early with wrist inflammation, and both teams will now prepare for their next series.