CLEVELAND — In a remarkable performance on Monday night, Gabriel Arias played a central role in Cleveland’s 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers with a pivotal three-run double. The game saw José Ramírez continue to make history on the base paths and the Guardians’ pitching staff excel by throwing a combined shutout.
Arias stepped up in the crucial fourth inning, delivering a deep shot to center field when the bases were loaded and two outs on the board. Facing Milwaukee’s starting pitcher Freddy Peralta, Arias’s hit proved decisive as the ball narrowly eluded center fielder Jackson Chourio’s reach, allowing three runs to score and putting Cleveland firmly in control.
Earlier in the game, prior to Arias’s impactful at-bat, José Ramírez provided excitement by swiping both second and third base, showcasing his speed and strategic prowess. Ramírez wasn’t done for the night; he stole third base again in the sixth inning, securing yet another milestone by surpassing Terry Turner for third place on Cleveland’s all-time stolen base list with 255. This achievement marked the third occurrence in his career, and the first since 2021, where he managed to steal three bases in a single game.
On the mound, Cleveland’s pitching was led by an ensemble cast. Starting pitcher Ben Lively exited after three innings due to right forearm inflammation, but his teammates picked up the slack. Jakob Junis, Kolby Allard, Cade Smith, and Hunter Gaddis combined efforts to complete Cleveland’s fifth shutout of the season, effectively silencing the Brewers’ bats.
Contributions to the scoreboard didn’t stop with Arias. Kyle Manzardo and Carlos Santana each added RBIs, bolstering Cleveland’s lead and securing the victory.
The pivotal juncture in the game arrived when Milwaukee loaded the bases with two outs during the fourth inning. However, Jakob Junis showed his mettle by inducing Caleb Durbin into a fielder’s choice, extinguishing the Brewers’ hopes for a rally.
On the statistical front, Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta notched a personal milestone of his own by recording four strikeouts, elevating his career total to 1,001. This accomplishment places him among the ranks of Milwaukee pitchers who have surpassed 1,000 strikeouts, joining distinguished company alongside Yovani Gallardo, Ben Sheets, and Teddy Higuera.
Looking forward, Milwaukee is set to start right-hander Quinn Priester, who holds a 1-1 record with a 5.08 ERA. Meanwhile, Cleveland will counter on the mound with left-hander Logan Allen, currently sporting a 1-2 record with a 4.33 ERA.