Clase earned a save against the Phillies on Friday, allowing one hit and striking out one in a scoreless inning.
Clase entered the contest in the bottom of the ninth inning and retired the first two batters he faced before giving up a hit to Bryson Stott. The veteran closer would then strikeout Weston Wilson to end the contest. The save was Clase's third in the last four days and his 19th consecutive successful opportunity since his last blown save on May 19. The 26-year-old has 32 saves on the campaign and ranks second in the majors behind Ryan Helsley.
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Guardians' Andres Gimenez: Picks up 16th steal
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Gimenez went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.
Gimenez had a solid night picking up two much-needed hits, the same amount he had in his previous six games. The 25-year-old has 27 multi-hit games this season but just two over his last 16 appearances. Gimenez has also struggled as a runner of late, with just two stolen bases in his last 26 games. The second baseman is hitting .248 with a .632 OPS through 96 games this season.
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Guardians' Angel Martinez: Two hits, stolen base in win
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Martinez went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Phillies.
Martinez reached on an infield single in the first inning, then stole second base and came around to score on a David Fry single. Martinez would later add an RBI of his own during the fourth frame, the sixth in his 21st career game. After not stealing a bag in his first 18 contests, he now has a steal in two of his last three games. Martinez has made 19 straight starts in the second spot of the Guardians lineup and is hitting .254 with a .750 OPS over that stretch.
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Guardians' Ben Lively: Gets back on winning track
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Lively (9-6) picked up the win Friday against the Phillies, allowing one run on three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.
Lively was fantastic Friday, only giving up a solo home run to Bryson Stott en route to the win after back-to-back losses. Lively continues his remarkably consistent season, as he's gone at least five innings and allowed three runs or fewer in 16 of his 18 starts thus far in his breakout campaign. The 32-year-old will carry a 3.44 ERA into his next start, currently scheduled vs the Orioles.
Naylor is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
Naylor started the previous 10 games but will sit Friday after he went 5-for-34 with one extra-base hit during that stretch. Jhonkensy Noel will start at first base against Philadelphia lefty Cristopher Sanchez.
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Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Sitting against southpaw
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Schneemann is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
With the Guardians facing another left-handed pitcher, Schneemann will be on the bench for a second consecutive game. Brayan Rocchio will bat eighth and play shortstop.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Idle against lefty
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Brennan is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
Brennan will dodge a matchup with southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on Friday. Steven Kwan, Tyler Freeman and Angel Martinez will fill the outfield from left to right.
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Guardians' Tanner Bibee: Cleared for next start
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Bibee (knee) is listed as the Guardians' probable pitcher for Monday's game in Detroit.
Bibee experienced cramping in his right knee during his most recent start Wednesday, which also came against the Tigers, but the issue doesn't look as though it'll prevent him from taking his next turn through the rotation. The right-hander will carry an 8-4 record, 3.50 ERA and 1.09 WHIP into Monday's outing.
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Guardians' Gavin Williams: Fans nine in defeat
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Williams (0-3) took the loss against Detroit on Thursday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out nine batters over six innings.
Williams completed six frames for the first time since returning from an elbow injury to make his season debut July 20. The right-hander recorded a season-high nine punchouts and registered a quality start, but a Javier Baez three-run homer in the second inning was enough to stick Williams with his third loss. The 25-year-old tossed a season-high 105 pitches Thursday, so he appears to be fully clear of the elbow issue. His next start is projected to be a rematch with the Tigers on the road next week.
Kent (elbow) re-signed with the Guardians on a minor-league contract July 16 and was placed on Triple-A Columbus' 7-day injured list a day later.
Kent began the season on the Guardians' 40-man roster and was optioned to Columbus coming out of spring training. He made three appearances with the Triple-A club before landing on the IL on April 19 with a right elbow strain. Kent was never activated before the Guardians designated him for assignment in late June and then ultimately released him, but he's now back with the organization, though he's no longer a member of the 40-man roster. He's still working his way back from the elbow injury, but Kent will take a meaningful step forward Thursday, as he's been cleared to report to the rookie-level Arizona Complex League to begin a rehab assignment.
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Guardians' Xzavion Curry: Stays in rotation
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Curry is scheduled to start Sunday's game against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Curry will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he previously picked up his fourth start of the season with the Guardians -- and his first since May 27 -- on Tuesday against the Tigers. Since he had been building up as a starter at Triple-A Columbus prior to getting plugged into the big-league rotation coming out of the All-Star break, Curry had light workload limitations in place Tuesday, when he took a no-decision after giving up two earned runs over 4.1 innings and 62 pitches. Curry should be capable of working deeper into Sunday's contest, though it will be contingent on him keeping a potent Phillies lineup at bay.
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Guardians' Will Brennan: Not in Thursday's lineup
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Brennan is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Tigers.
Brennan will be a candidate to come into the game once Tigers opening pitcher Tyler Holton exits the contest. Jhonkensy Noel will start in right field for the Guardians.
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Guardians' Daniel Schneemann: Absent from lineup
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Schneemann is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
The Tigers have a lefty opening pitcher on the mound in Tyler Holton, so the Guardians will go with the rigth-handed-hitting Brayan Rocchio at shortstop. It's possible Schneemann will enter the contest off the bench once Detroit turns to right-hander Kenta Maeda, who is a candidate to work in bulk relief.
Guardians' Angel Martinez: Notches first career steal
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Martinez went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Tigers.
The steal was Martinez's first in the majors, coming in his 19th game. Speed has been just a modest part of his game -- he posted between 11 and 13 thefts in each of his three full campaigns in the minors, and he had two steals over 26 games with Triple-A Columbus before his promotion to Cleveland this year. The 22-year-old has a .261/.350/.420 slash line with two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored and five doubles over 81 plate appearances in the majors, which has been enough for him to earn steady playing time in the Guardians' outfield.
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Guardians' Josh Naylor: Drives in winning run
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Naylor went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Tigers.
Naylor's RBI single in the eighth inning was the decisive play in this contest. The first baseman has been a bit lacking in highlight moments in July, batting a poor .215 (14-for-65) with 11 RBI through 18 games this month. For the season, he's slashing .237/.319/.469 with 22 home runs, 72 RBI, 55 runs scored, five steals and 16 doubles through 401 plate appearances.
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Guardians' Hunter Gaddis: Picks up fourth win
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Gaddis (4-2) struck out three in a perfect inning to earn the win Wednesday over the Tigers.
Gaddis struck out the side on 12 pitches in the eighth inning, and he became the pitcher of record when Josh Naylor put the Guardians ahead with an RBI single in their half of the frame. During his 18.2-inning scoreless streak, Gaddis has allowed seven hits and three walks while striking out 21 and adding nine holds. The setup man has a 1.13 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 47:8 K:BB through 48 innings this season as a standout performer in baseball's best bullpen.
