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Fry's Blast Fuels Guardians to Victory
2 Jul
Summary
- David Fry hit a three-run homer in a five-run second inning.
- Austin Hedges contributed a two-run homer to the Guardians' offense.
- Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo earned his seventh win of the season.
The Cleveland Guardians secured a 9-4 victory against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday afternoon, powered by a crucial five-run second inning. David Fry's three-run home run was the highlight of that inning, giving the Guardians a significant lead. Austin Hedges also contributed a two-run homer, and rookie Chase DeLauter had an impressive three-hit performance with an RBI single.
Cleveland's starting pitcher, Joey Cantillo, improved his record to 7-3, allowing two runs over five innings. Despite a brief challenge from the Rangers in the sixth inning when Nicky Lopez hit a two-run double, the Guardians extended their lead in the seventh and eighth innings. Elias Diaz hit a solo homer for Texas in the eighth, but it wasn't enough to overcome Cleveland's offensive surge. The Rangers' six-game winning streak was consequently halted.
