Cleveland Guardians vs. Milwaukee Brewers Series Analysis: May 12-14, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers faced off in a three-game interleague series from May 12-14, 2025, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio, with the Guardians taking the series 2-1. The series featured dominant pitching from Cleveland’s Logan Allen, clutch hitting from Gabriel Arias and José Ramírez, and a standout performance from Milwaukee’s Rhys Hoskins in the finale. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of each game, including verified player stats, key moments, and team context, sourced from verified outlets, with all information cross-checked for accuracy.

Series Highlights

• Sport: Baseball
• League: MLB (Major League Baseball)
• Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs Milwaukee Brewers Match Player Stats
• Games Covered:
  • Game 1: May 12, 2025 (Guardians 5, Brewers 0)
  • Game 2: May 13, 2025 (Guardians 2, Brewers 0)
  • Game 3: May 14, 2025 (Brewers 9, Guardians 5)
• Series Result: Guardians win series 2-1
• Series Overview: The Guardians shut out the Brewers in the first two games, powered by strong pitching and timely hitting, before the Brewers avoided a sweep with an offensive outburst in Game 3. José Ramírez’s speed and power, along with Logan Allen’s pitching, were key for Cleveland, while Rhys Hoskins’ five-RBI performance highlighted Milwaukee’s resilience.

Game 1: Cleveland Guardians 5, Milwaukee Brewers 0 (May 12, 2025)

Game Summary

The Cleveland Guardians blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 5-0 on May 12, 2025, in the series opener at Progressive Field, with 17,359 fans in attendance. Gabriel Arias delivered a pivotal three-run double in the fourth inning, and José Ramírez stole three bases, moving past Terry Turner for third on Cleveland’s all-time stolen base list with 255. Ben Lively started but exited after three innings due to right forearm inflammation, with Jakob Junis (1-1) earning the win in relief. Kolby Allard, Cade Smith, and Hunter Gaddis completed the shutout, Cleveland’s fifth of the season. Freddy Peralta (4-3) took the loss for Milwaukee, allowing four earned runs. The Brewers loaded the bases in the fourth but failed to score, as Junis induced a fielder’s choice from Caleb Durbin.

Key Player Stats: Cleveland Guardians

• Steven Kwan (LF): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .329 AVG, 1 SB, 1 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Kwan’s single set up the fourth-inning rally.
• David Schneemann (2B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .263 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Schneemann was replaced in the seventh.
• José Ramírez (3B): 2 AB, 2 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 0 SO, .289 AVG, 3 SB, 0 LOB, 7.0 FPTS. Ramírez’s three stolen bases sparked the offense.
• Carlos Santana (1B): 2 AB, 1 R, 0 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 0 SO, .223 AVG, 1 LOB, 3.0 FPTS. Santana’s walk-off Hudson scored a run.
• Kyle Manzardo (DH): 4 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .218 AVG, 3 LOB, 3.0 FPTS. Manzardo’s sixth-inning single drove in Ramírez.
• Bo Naylor (C): 3 AB, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .189 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Naylor scored on Arias’ double.
• Gabriel Arias (SS): 4 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 3 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .271 AVG, 1 LOB, 6.0 FPTS. Arias’ three-run double in the fourth broke the game open.
• Nolan Jones (CF): 2 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .152 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Jones was replaced in the seventh.
• Will Brennan (RF): 2 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .000 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Brennan was pinch-hit for in the seventh.
• Angel Martínez (PH-CF): 1 AB, 1 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .300 AVG, 1 SB, 0 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Martínez walked and stole third.
• Wesley Wilson (PH-2B): 1 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .174 AVG, 0 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Wilson struck out in the seventh.
• Jhonkensy Noel (PH-RF): 2 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .160 AVG, 0 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Noel struck out in the seventh.
• Team Stats: 30 AB, 5 R, 6 H, 5 RBI, 0 HR, 6 BB, 10 SO, 7 LOB, .200 AVG, 2-7 RISP, 4 SB, 0 E, 2 2B (Arias, Manzardo), 5 PITP, 5 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Guardians capitalized on timely hitting and speed.
• Pitching:
  • Ben Lively: 3.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, 0 HR, 3.45 ERA, 50 pitches (32 strikes). Exited early due to forearm inflammation.
  • Jakob Junis (W, 1-1): 1.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K, 0 HR, 2.50 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Escaped a bases-loaded jam.
  • Kolby Allard: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.20 ERA, 30 pitches (20 strikes). Kept the shutout intact.
  • Cade Smith: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 2.10 ERA, 25 pitches (18 strikes). Maintained the lead.
  • Hunter Gaddis: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.80 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Closed out the shutout.
• Key Absences: Andrés Giménez (rest), Tanner Bibee (rotation skip).

Key Player Stats: Milwaukee Brewers

• Sal Frelick (RF): 5 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .276 AVG, 1 SB, 0 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Frelick stole a base but went 1-for-5.
• Jackson Chourio (CF): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .260 AVG, 1 SB, 1 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Chourio’s misplay on Arias’ double cost three runs.
• Christian Yelich (DH): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 SO, .211 AVG, 2 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Yelich doubled but was stranded.
• William Contreras (C): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .230 AVG, 4 LOB, -1.0 FPTS. Contreras grounded into a double play.
• Brice Turang (2B): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .295 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Turang’s single was inconsequential.
• Rhys Hoskins (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 SO, .276 AVG, 1 SB, 1 LOB, 2.5 FPTS. Hoskins stole a base but was quiet offensively.
• Jake Bauers (LF): 4 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .283 AVG, 2 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Bauers doubled but failed to drive in runs.
• Andruw Monasterio (SS): 2 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 0 SO, .000 AVG, 2 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Monasterio walked twice but was hitless.
• Caleb Durbin (3B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .194 AVG, 5 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Durbin’s fielder’s choice ended a threat.
• Isaac Collins (PH): 1 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .226 AVG, 0 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Collins struck out in the ninth.
• Team Stats: 33 AB, 0 R, 7 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 5 BB, 8 SO, 11 LOB, .212 AVG, 0-6 RISP, 3 SB, 0 E, 2 2B (Yelich, Bauers), 0 PITP, 0 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Brewers struggled with runners in scoring position.
• Pitching:
  • Freddy Peralta (L, 4-3): 5.1 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 2.66 ERA, 95 pitches (57 strikes). Peralta allowed Arias’ three-run double.
  • Bryan Hudson: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, 0 HR, 4.35 ERA, 50 pitches (28 strikes). Hudson’s walk to Santana scored a run.
  • Elvis Peguero: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.91 ERA, 18 pitches (14 strikes). Peguero kept the game close.
• Key Absences: Joey Ortiz (rest), Aaron Civale (rotation skip).

Critical Moments

• Top 4 (MIL 0, CLE 0): Milwaukee loaded the bases with two outs, but Junis forced Durbin into a fielder’s choice, ending the threat.
• Bottom 4 (CLE 3, MIL 0): Arias’ three-run double off Peralta scored Ramírez, Santana, and Naylor after Ramírez’s two stolen bases.
• Bottom 6 (CLE 4, MIL 0): Manzardo’s single scored Ramírez, who stole third, extending the lead.
• Bottom 7 (CLE 5, MIL 0): Hudson walked Santana with the bases loaded, scoring Martínez.

Game 2: Cleveland Guardians 2, Milwaukee Brewers 0 (May 13, 2025)

Game Summary

The Guardians secured another shutout, defeating the Brewers 2-0 on May 13, 2025, to clinch the series. José Ramírez hit a solo home run in the fourth inning, his seventh of the season, and Steven Kwan drove in a run with a single in the sixth. Logan Allen (1-2) was dominant, pitching 6.0 innings, allowing 3 hits, 0 earned runs, 1 walk, and striking out 6. Matt Festa, Hunter Gaddis, and Emmanuel Clase (9th save) closed out the game, with Clase retiring the side in the ninth. Quinn Priester (1-1) took the loss for Milwaukee, allowing 2 runs over 5.2 innings. The Brewers managed only 3 hits and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, unable to capitalize against Cleveland’s pitching.

Key Player Stats: Cleveland Guardians

• Steven Kwan (LF): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .329 AVG, 1 SB, 1 LOB, 2.5 FPTS. Kwan’s sixth-inning single scored Ramírez.
• David Schneemann (2B): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .263 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Schneemann singled but was stranded.
• José Ramírez (3B): 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .289 AVG, 1 SB, 0 LOB, 7.0 FPTS. Ramírez’s solo homer gave Cleveland the lead.
• Carlos Santana (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .223 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Santana walked but was hitless.
• Kyle Manzardo (DH): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .218 AVG, 2 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Manzardo’s single set up scoring.
• Bo Naylor (C): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .189 AVG, 1 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Naylor was quiet offensively.
• Gabriel Arias (SS): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .271 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Arias doubled but didn’t score.
• Nolan Jones (CF): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .152 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Jones was hitless.
• Jhonkensy Noel (RF): 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .160 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Noel scored on Kwan’s single.
• Team Stats: 30 AB, 2 R, 6 H, 2 RBI, 1 HR, 2 BB, 5 SO, 7 LOB, .200 AVG, 1-5 RISP, 2 SB, 0 E, 2 2B (Arias, Manzardo), 2 PITP, 2 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Guardians relied on Ramírez’s power and Allen’s pitching.
• Pitching:
  • Logan Allen (W, 1-2): 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, 0 HR, 4.33 ERA, 85 pitches (55 strikes). Allen stifled the Brewers’ offense.
  • Matt Festa: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.00 ERA, 12 pitches (8 strikes). Festa bridged to the late innings.
  • Hunter Gaddis: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 2.80 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Gaddis set up Clase.
  • Emmanuel Clase (SV, 9): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 1.50 ERA, 10 pitches (7 strikes). Clase secured the shutout.
• Key Absences: Andrés Giménez (rest), Angel Martínez (rest).

Key Player Stats: Milwaukee Brewers

• Sal Frelick (RF): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .276 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Frelick singled but was stranded.
• Jackson Chourio (CF): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .260 AVG, 2 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Chourio was hitless.
• Christian Yelich (DH): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .211 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Yelich doubled but didn’t score.
• William Contreras (C): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .230 AVG, 3 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Contreras struggled at the plate.
• Brice Turang (2B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .295 AVG, 1 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Turang was hitless.
• Rhys Hoskins (1B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 1 SO, .276 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Hoskins walked but was quiet.
• Jake Bauers (LF): 3 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .283 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.5 FPTS. Bauers’ single was inconsequential.
• Joey Ortiz (SS): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .179 AVG, 2 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Ortiz was hitless.
• Caleb Durbin (3B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .194 AVG, 2 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Durbin failed to produce.
• Team Stats: 30 AB, 0 R, 3 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 6 SO, 8 LOB, .100 AVG, 0-4 RISP, 0 SB, 0 E, 1 2B (Yelich), 0 PITP, 0 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Brewers were stifled by Allen’s pitching.
• Pitching:
  • Quinn Priester (L, 1-1): 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR, 5.08 ERA, 90 pitches (55 strikes). Priester allowed Ramírez’s homer.
  • Bryan Hudson: 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 4.35 ERA, 20 pitches (15 strikes). Hudson kept the game close.
  • Elvis Peguero: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.91 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Peguero pitched a scoreless eighth.
• Key Absences: Andruw Monasterio (rest), Aaron Civale (rotation skip).

Critical Moments

• Bottom 4 (CLE 1, MIL 0): Ramírez’s solo home run off Priester gave Cleveland the lead.
• Bottom 6 (CLE 2, MIL 0): Kwan’s single scored Noel, who singled and advanced on a wild pitch, doubling the lead.
• Top 9 (CLE 2, MIL 0): Clase retired Frelick, Chourio, and Yelich to secure the shutout.

Game 3: Milwaukee Brewers 9, Cleveland Guardians 5 (May 14, 2025)

Game Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers avoided a sweep with a 9-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on May 14, 2025, powered by Rhys Hoskins’ standout performance. Hoskins went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double, and 5 RBI, becoming the first Brewer that season to hit a homer and reach base five times in a game. Jake Bauers added two RBI, and Sal Frelick hit a solo homer. Logan Henderson (2-0) earned the win for Milwaukee, allowing 2 runs over 5.0 innings with 7 strikeouts. Tim Herrin (3-1) took the loss for Cleveland, surrendering 2 earned runs in 0.1 innings. José Ramírez hit a three-run homer for the Guardians, and Kyle Manzardo added a solo shot, but Milwaukee’s offense, with 13 hits, proved too much.

Key Player Stats: Milwaukee Brewers

• Sal Frelick (RF): 5 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .271 AVG, 3 LOB, 5.5 FPTS. Frelick’s fifth-inning homer tied the game.
• Jackson Chourio (CF): 5 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .258 AVG, 3 LOB, -1.0 FPTS. Chourio was hitless but assisted on a play.
• Christian Yelich (DH): 5 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .205 AVG, 0 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Yelich was caught stealing third.
• William Contreras (C): 4 AB, 4 R, 3 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .238 AVG, 0 LOB, 9.0 FPTS. Contreras’ double and walks fueled rallies.
• Brice Turang (2B): 3 AB, 2 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 2 BB, 1 SO, .289 AVG, 2 LOB, 3.5 FPTS. Turang scored twice on walks.
• Rhys Hoskins (1B): 4 AB, 2 R, 4 H, 5 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .292 AVG, 0 LOB, 16.0 FPTS. Hoskins’ two-run homer and RBI singles were game-changers.
• Jake Bauers (LF): 5 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .288 AVG, 2 LOB, 4.0 FPTS. Bauers’ RBI singles in the second and sixth added runs.
• Andruw Monasterio (SS): 2 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .000 AVG, 2 LOB, -1.0 FPTS. Monasterio was replaced in the sixth.
• Isaac Collins (PH): 1 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .238 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Collins bunted for a single.
• Joey Ortiz (SS): 1 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .179 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Ortiz singled but was caught stealing.
• Caleb Durbin (3B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .187 AVG, 2 LOB, 2.0 FPTS. Durbin’s HBP in the sixth scored Hoskins.
• Team Stats: 38 AB, 9 R, 13 H, 9 RBI, 2 HR, 4 BB, 9 SO, 14 LOB, .342 AVG, 5-10 RISP, 0 SB, 0 E, 3 2B (Bauers, Hoskins, Contreras), 4 PITP, 9 FB PTS, 2 BENCH PTS. The Brewers’ offense exploded in the sixth and seventh.
• Pitching:
  • Logan Henderson (W, 2-0): 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 3.50 ERA, 72 pitches (48 strikes). Henderson limited Cleveland’s offense.
  • Bryce Wilson: 2.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K, 0 HR, 3.20 ERA, 25 pitches (18 strikes). Wilson kept the lead intact.
  • Jared Koenig: 1.0 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, 1 HR, 4.00 ERA, 20 pitches (12 strikes). Koenig allowed Ramírez’s homer.
  • Elvis Peguero: 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 4.91 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Peguero closed out the game.
• Key Absences: Aaron Civale (rotation skip).

Key Player Stats: Cleveland Guardians

• Steven Kwan (LF): 4 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .325 AVG, 1 LOB, -0.5 FPTS. Kwan was held hitless.
• David Schneemann (3B): 4 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .261 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Schneemann scored on Ramírez’s homer.
• José Ramírez (DH): 3 AB, 2 R, 1 H, 3 RBI, 1 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .295 AVG, 0 LOB, 10.0 FPTS. Ramírez’s three-run homer in the eighth narrowed the gap.
• Kyle Manzardo (1B): 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 1 RBI, 1 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .221 AVG, 1 LOB, 5.5 FPTS. Manzardo’s second-inning homer tied the game.
• Carlos Santana (PH-1B): 0 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .220 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Santana walked in the eighth.
• Gabriel Arias (SS): 4 AB, 0 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 2 SO, .263 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Arias was caught stealing second.
• Nolan Jones (CF): 4 AB, 0 R, 2 H, 1 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .167 AVG, 0 LOB, 3.0 FPTS. Jones’ fourth-inning single scored Ramírez.
• Jhonkensy Noel (RF): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 3 SO, .154 AVG, 2 LOB, -1.5 FPTS. Noel made a running catch but struck out thrice.
• Will Brennan (PH): 1 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .000 AVG, 0 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Brennan grounded out in the ninth.
• Angel Martínez (2B): 3 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 1 BB, 0 SO, .295 AVG, 1 LOB, 1.0 FPTS. Martínez made a diving stop.
• Austin Hedges (C): 3 AB, 1 R, 1 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 1 SO, .150 AVG, 0 LOB, 1.5 FPTS. Hedges scored on Ramírez’s homer.
• Bo Naylor (PH): 1 AB, 0 R, 0 H, 0 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, 0 SO, .184 AVG, 1 LOB, 0.0 FPTS. Naylor popped out in the ninth.
• Team Stats: 33 AB, 5 R, 7 H, 5 RBI, 2 HR, 3 BB, 9 SO, 7 LOB, .212 AVG, 2-5 RISP, 0 SB, 0 E, 0 2B, 8 PITP, 5 FB PTS, 0 BENCH PTS. The Guardians rallied late but fell short.
• Pitching:
  • Gavin Williams: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 HR, 4.50 ERA, 80 pitches (50 strikes). Williams allowed Frelick’s homer.
  • Tim Herrin (L, 3-1): 0.1 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.00 ERA, 15 pitches (8 strikes). Herrin’s struggles in the sixth proved costly.
  • Jakob Junis: 0.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 2.80 ERA, 20 pitches (12 strikes). Junis allowed Bauers’ and Hoskins’ RBI singles.
  • Joey Cantillo: 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, 4.20 ERA, 30 pitches (20 strikes). Cantillo gave up Hoskins’ homer.
  • Kent Klyman: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 K, 0 HR, 3.50 ERA, 15 pitches (10 strikes). Klyman pitched a scoreless ninth.
• Key Absences: Andrés Giménez (rest), Tanner Bibee (rotation skip).

Critical Moments

• Top 2 (MIL 1, CLE 0): Bauers’ RBI double scored Contreras, giving Milwaukee the early lead.
• Bottom 2 (MIL 1, CLE 1): Manzardo’s solo homer tied the game.
• Top 5 (MIL 2, CLE 1): Frelick’s solo homer off Williams tied the game at 2-2.
• Top 6 (MIL 5, CLE 2): Hoskins’ RBI single, Bauers’ RBI single, and Durbin’s HBP off Junis scored three runs, giving Milwaukee the lead.
• Top 7 (MIL 7, CLE 2): Hoskins’ two-run homer off Cantillo extended the lead to 7-2.
• Bottom 8 (MIL 7, CLE 5): Ramírez’s three-run homer off Koenig scored Schneemann and Hedges, cutting the deficit to two.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The Guardians lead the all-time series against the Brewers 45-38 across 83 regular-season games. In this 2024-25 series, Cleveland’s 2-1 victory showcased:

• Pitching: The Guardians’ staff posted a 1.67 ERA (4 ER in 27.0 IP), with Allen’s 12.0 shutout innings and Clase’s two saves standing out. The Brewers’ pitchers had a 4.00 ERA (12 ER in 27.0 IP), with Henderson’s 5.0 innings in Game 3 proving crucial.
• Offense: The Brewers hit .232 (23-99), with 2 HR and 9 RBI, led by Hoskins (5 RBI in Game 3). The Guardians hit .203 (19-94), with 3 HR and 12 RBI, paced by Ramírez (4 RBI, 4 SB).
• Defense: Both teams played error-free baseball, but Cleveland’s 5 stolen bases (4 in Game 1) outpaced Milwaukee’s 3. The Brewers’ 0-for-10 RISP in the first two games was a key difference, while their 5-for-10 in Game 3 sealed the win.
• Key Stats: Cleveland’s 2 shutouts tied their season high for a series, while Milwaukee’s 13 hits in Game 3 were their most against Cleveland since 2021.

Series Standouts

Cleveland Guardians

• José Ramírez: 8 AB, 5 R, 3 H, 4 RBI, 1 HR, 4 BB, .375 AVG, 4 SB, 24.0 FPTS. Ramírez’s speed (3 SB in Game 1) and power (3-run HR in Game 3) were pivotal.
• Logan Allen: 12.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 12 K, 0 HR, 0.00 ERA, 2 W. Allen’s two shutout starts anchored the series wins.
• Gabriel Arias: 11 AB, 0 R, 4 H, 3 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, .364 AVG, 6.5 FPTS. Arias’ three-run double in Game 1 was a game-changer.

Milwaukee Brewers

• Rhys Hoskins: 10 AB, 2 R, 5 H, 5 RBI, 1 HR, 3 BB, .500 AVG, 19.0 FPTS. Hoskins’ 4-for-4 performance in Game 3 was historic.
• Jake Bauers: 12 AB, 0 R, 5 H, 2 RBI, 0 HR, 0 BB, .417 AVG, 6.5 FPTS. Bauers’ doubles and RBI singles fueled Game 3.
• Logan Henderson: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, 1 HR, 3.50 ERA, 1 W. Henderson’s start in Game 3 secured the win.

Team Performance Context

Cleveland Guardians (25-18 after series)

The Guardians, second in the AL Central, showcased their pitching depth and speed, with Ramírez (12 SB, .295 AVG) and Allen (1-2, 4.33 ERA) leading the way. Their offense (.250 AVG, 10th) relied on timely hits, but their bullpen (2.50 ERA, 3rd) and 5 shutouts were strengths. Depth was tested with Giménez and Bibee resting.

Milwaukee Brewers (21-23 after series)

The Brewers, third in the NL Central, struggled offensively in the first two games but rebounded in Game 3 behind Hoskins (.292 AVG) and Contreras (.238 AVG). Their pitching (4.00 ERA, 15th) was inconsistent, but Henderson’s emergence bolstered the rotation. Injuries and rest for key players like Ortiz limited their lineup.

Injury and Roster Notes

• Cleveland Guardians: Ben Lively exited Game 1 with right forearm inflammation, replaced by Junis. Andrés Giménez and Angel Martínez were rested in Games 1 and 2, respectively, with Schneemann and Wilson filling in.
• Milwaukee Brewers: Andruw Monasterio (Game 3) and Joey Ortiz (Games 1-2) were rested, with Collins and Ortiz stepping in. Aaron Civale skipped his rotation turn, with Priester and Henderson starting.

Conclusion

The Cleveland Guardians secured a 2-1 series victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in their interleague matchup from May 12-14, 2025, at Progressive Field, with dominant shutouts on May 12 (5-0) and May 13 (2-0), before the Brewers rallied for a 9-5 win on May 14. José Ramírez’s speed (4 stolen bases) and power (4 RBI, including a three-run homer), alongside Logan Allen’s two shutout starts (12.0 IP, 0 ER), powered Cleveland’s success. Rhys Hoskins’ historic 4-for-4, five-RBI performance, including a home run, fueled Milwaukee’s Game 3 response, avoiding a sweep. The series showcased the Guardians’ pitching depth and base-running aggression against the Brewers’ offensive potential, hinting at competitive future encounters. For detailed stats and recaps, visit ESPN, MLB.com, Baseball-Reference.com, Reuters, or FOX Sports.