Jose Ramirez Extends MLB-Hot Streak Amid Guardians 14-Game Slide

Despite the Cleveland Guardians struggling with a nine-loss skid in their last 14 games, Jose Ramirez has been a standout performer, extending his on-base streak to 35 games and maintaining a major-league-high 48 hits since early May. The six-time All-Star third baseman is batting .392 during this streak, with seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases, raising his season average to .333, which ranks fourth in the majors. Former Guardians manager Terry Francona praised Ramirez's consistent excellence and professionalism, highlighting his ability to maintain performance even as a veteran player. Ramirez continues to be the central figure for the Guardians, carrying much of the offensive load, as the team looks for additional support to get out of their slump. Recently, Ramirez posted a 1.116 OPS, with 12 home runs and 31 RBIs over 61 games, demonstrating his ongoing contribution even in team losses. Other players, such as Bo Naylor, have shown flashes of success, but the team still heavily relies on Ramirez's production to energize their playoff hopes.