Guardians Rally in Fourth Inning to Overcome Brewers at American Family Fields

The Cleveland Guardians continued their impressive preseason run with a 9-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at the American Family Fields of Phoenix. This win brings the Guardians' record to 2-0, while the Brewers fall to 0-1.

First Inning

The game began with both teams showing strong defensive plays. The Tribe managed two hits but failed to convert them into runs, leaving two players on base. Meanwhile, the Brew Crew capitalized on their opportunities, scoring one run off two hits.

Fourth Inning

The fourth inning marked a turning point for Cleveland. After trailing by two runs, they exploded offensively with three runs from just one hit and an error by Milwaukee's defense. This surge was led by José Ramírez's crucial hit that set up the scoring spree.

Fifth and Sixth Innings

Building on their momentum from the fourth inning, the G-Men added another three runs in both the fifth and sixth innings. Kyle Manzardo contributed significantly during this stretch with his consistent presence at bat, helping drive in key runs that extended their lead.

Eighth Inning

Despite a late push from Milwaukee in the eighth inning where they scored two more runs off two hits, Cleveland's bullpen held firm under pressure. Joey Cantillo showcased his pitching prowess by maintaining control and preventing further damage as he struck out several batters during his stint on the mound.

In this Guardians vs Brewers match summary, it was evident that what went wrong for Guardians initially was quickly rectified through strategic batting adjustments and solid pitching performances later in the game.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Cleveland’s next matchup against Oakland Athletics scheduled for February 22nd at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa at 3:05 PM EDT. Be sure to tune into your local sports network or streaming service for live coverage of this exciting preseason clash!

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