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Guardians score, recap vs Marlins | Jose Ramirez breaks record for multi-homer games
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CLEVELAND — The Guardians , among the hottest teams in baseball over the past month, look to make up more ground in the playoff race as they take on the Miami Marlins Aug. 12 at Progressive Field .
The Guardians have cut a 15.5-game deficit in the American League Central down to 6.5 games in their bid to chase down the Detroit Tigers . They also entered Aug. 12 only one game behind the New York Yankees for the last wild card spot.
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Follow along here for live score updates, analysis and highlights from the Aug. 12 Guardians- Marlins game at Progressive Field.
Guardians beat the Marlins
Cade Smith earned the save with a 1-2-3 ninth inning, and the Guardians have beaten the Marlins 4-3 via Jose Ramirez 's record-breaking multi-homer game.
Jose Ramirez breaks Guardians franchise record for multi-homer games
No player in Cleveland baseball history has ever had more multi-homer games than Jose Ramirez, who just drilled a solo home run to right field that gives the Guardians a 4-3 lead heading to the ninth inning.
That is Ramirez's 27th multi-homer game, breaking the franchise record that was previously held by Albert Belle and Jim Thome, with 26 each.
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Cade Smith is entering for the ninth inning.
Steven Kwan throws out runner for MLB-leading 11th outfield assist
The Guardians and Marlins are still tied thanks to a superb throw by Gold Glover Steven Kwan, who ended the fifth inning by throwing out Eric Wagaman at the plate on a single by Agustin Ramirez .
That was Kwan's 11th outfield assist, which leads the majors this season.
Marlins tie Guardians with 3-run 5th
And just like that, Logan Allen 's superb outing unraveled in the fifth, and the Marlins have tied it 3-3.
With two on end two out, Dane Myers singled to left field to score one run. Otto Lopez slide into third ahead of Steven Kwan's throw, which got away from Jose Ramirez and rolled to the backstop behind home plate, allowing a second run to score. Heriberto Hernandez followed with a double to left field to complete the three-run, two-out rally to tie it.
Aug 12, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Miami Marlins third baseman Javier Sanoja (46) is forced out at third base by Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Logan Allen through 4 scoreless innings
Logan Allen has looked really good for the Guardians tonight, allowing just two hits and striking out five through the first four innings.
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Brayan Rocchio hits RBI single
The bottom of the Guardians lineup has also gotten involved. Gabriel Arias hit a double down the left-field line and scored on Brayan Rocchio's RBI single to right field, making it 3-0 Guardians in the second inning.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 12: Kyle Manzardo #9 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates as he rounds the bases on a solo homer during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Progressive Field on August 12, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Jose Ramirez, Kyle Manzardo hit back-to-back home runs; Guardians, Marlins score
The Guardians teed off on Marlins starter Janson Junk in the first inning.
Jose Ramirez drilled a solo home run to right field and was followed by Kyle Manzardo, who a few pitches later belted a solo home run of his own.
It was the 24th homer of the season for Ramirez and the 21st for Manzardo, who has been a much productive hitter over the last few weeks while occupying the No. 4 spot in the lineup .
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 12: José RamÃrez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates after hitting a solo homer during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Progressive Field on August 12, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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Guardians lineup vs Marlins
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Steven Kwan, LF
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Daniel Schneemann , CF
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Jose Ramirez, 3B
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Kyle Manzardo, DH
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Carlos Santana , 1B
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Bo Naylor , C
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Gabriel Arias, SS
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Nolan Jones , RF
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Brayan Rocchio, 2B
MLB Standings: American League Central
The American League Central Division standings entering Aug. 12:
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Tigers 69-51
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Guardians 61-56 (6.5)
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Royals 59-60 (9.5)
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Twins 56-62 (12)
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White Sox 43-76 (25.5)
Guardians schedule | Upcoming games
The Guardians began a six-game homestand against the Marlins and Atlanta Braves Aug. 12 that runs through the week. That will be followed by a six-game road trip beginning Aug. 18 against the Arizona Diamondbacks and then the Texas Rangers (Aug. 22-24).
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Twins game?
The game on Aug. 12 can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB's direct-to-consumer streaming subscription ( CLEGuardians.TV ). And it'll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
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