Guardians Rally for 8-6 Win Over Nationals with Santana Leading Offense

The Cleveland Guardians secured an 8-6 victory over the Washington Nationals, highlighted by Carlos Santana's pivotal three-run double that ignited an eight-run sixth inning, their largest of the season. Santana, who has been performing well recently with nine RBIs over six games and a .308 average in his last seven, drove in three runs and scored once in this game. The Guardians overcame a slow start against Nationals starter Michael Soroka, eventually sending 13 batters to the plate in the sixth inning and scoring all eight runs in that frame. Gabriel Arias contributed significantly with four hits, helping the Guardians win seven of their last nine games. This win positions Cleveland favorably as they prepare to begin a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies, marking their first meeting of the season. Cleveland's offense, which had been prolific in recent games, demonstrated resilience and depth, overcoming early struggles and solid pitching from their opponents.