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Guardians score vs Blue Jays | Cleveland blanked by Toronto, Jose Ramirez exits game
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CLEVELAND — The Guardians , coming off of a walk-off win , looked to take the series against the Toronto Blue Jays June 26 at Progressive Field but were instead shut out in a 6-0 loss.
The afternoon game featured another strong pitching matchup with Tanner Bibee (4-7, 3.86 ERA) taking the mound against Toronto's Kevin Gausman (5-6, 4.60 ERA).
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Here's how the June 26 game unfolded.
Blue Jays shut out Guardians
The Guardians have fallen to the Blue Jays 6-0. Cleveland recorded only two hits, and Jose Ramirez had to exit the game. It's about as negative of a day for the Cleveland lineup as they could have.
Blue Jays extend lead over Guardians in the 9th
The Blue Jays have broken the game open, partly due to some more defensive mistakes by Cleveland.
Toronto loaded the bases with one out and Kolby Allard on the mound. Alejandro Kirk lined a ball down the third-base line for a two-run single. As the throw came in to Angel Martinez , he bobbled it, allowing a third run to score.
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The Blue Jays now lead 6-0.
Blue Jays, Guardians score: Toronto blanking Cleveland entering 8th inning
Aside from the fireworks related to hit-by-pitches, the Guardians offense has been silent today, registering only two hits against Kevin Gausman.
The Blue Jays scored all three runs during Cleveland's rare defensive-miscue-heavy inning, and that has been all the offense they've needed.
Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. both hit by pitches in Guardians-Blue Jays game June 26
Both lineup's stars have been hit by pitches in the last few innings, and neither looked happy about it (obviously). And now, both have exited the game .
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First, Tanner Bibee hit Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Kevin Guasman then hit Jose Ramirez on the forearm not long after that.
Both benches were warned.
Guerrero Jr. and Ramirez both later exited the game. For the Guardians, Nolan Jones has entered in his place in the lineup, with Lane Thomas moving to center, Angel Martinez moving to second base and Daniel Schneemann shifting to third.
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt then had some words for John Schneider between innings. Vogt looked to be fuming with his star third baseman now out of the game.
Officially, Ramirez exited the game with a right forearm bruise. X-Rays were negative, and he's day-to-day. Guerrero's X-Rays were also negative.
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Blue Jays have 3 run inning as Guardians defense falters
Out of any inning this season, the third inning of this game might have worst represented Guards Ball.
The Blue Jays first loaded the bases against Tanner Bibee. Nathan Lukes made Bibee pay with a two-run single to right field. Lane Thomas fielded it and came up throwing to third, though the throw probably should have been to home, as he might have been able to throw out the runner at the plate. Thomas looked frustrated with himself after the play.
Then, with runners on the corners, Bibee attempted a pick-off move to first base. The ball got away from Kyle Manzardo , and as he struggled to pick it up, another run scored. To make it worse, Manzardo fired home, but catcher Bo Naylor wasn't looking, and the ball went to the backstop.
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It was a rare "yikes" moment for the Guardians defense as they threw it all around the field a bit, and the Blue Jays took a 3-0 lead.
Guardians, Blue Jays score: Cleveland, Toronto still scoreless
Tanner Bibee and Kevin Gausman both have looked solid today thus far, each throwing two scoreless innings with one hit allowed between the two.
Below is some pregame information.
Guardians lineup vs Blue Jays
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Steven Kwan , LF
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Kyle Manzardo, 1B
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Jose Ramirez, 3B
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Carlos Santana , DH
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Lane Thomas, RF
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Daniel Schneemann, 2B
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Bo Naylor, CF
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Gabriel Arias , SS
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Angel Martinez, CF
MLB standings: AL Central Division
The American League Central Division standings entering June 25:
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Tigers 50-31
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Guardians 40-38 (8.5)
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Royals 38-42 (11.5)
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Twins 38-42 (11.5)
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White Sox 26-55 (24)
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Guardians schedule | Upcoming games
The Guardians host the Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals for three games each in a six-game homestand before going on the road to Chicago to play the Cubs.
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Blue Jays game?
The game on June 26 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 ) for $99.99 a season or $19.99 a month. And it'll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
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This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Guardians game score today, highlights vs Toronto Blue Jays
