'That's what elite players do'
JosĆ© RamĆrez worked a 10-pitch at-bat before hammering a go-ahead two-run homer to help secure a series win.
ON THE 10TH PITCH
ā Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) May 5, 2024
this is JosĆ© RamĆrezās 5th HR in a 10+ pitch PA
only 1 other Cleveland player has even TWO such HR since pitch counts tracked (1988): Casey Blake
only 3 MLB players have MORE than 4 such HR in span:
Todd Helton: 8
Paul Konerko: 7
Paul Goldschmidt: 6 https://t.co/2Eu2wNHGcY
JosĆ© RamĆrez belts a go-ahead two-run homer to right field, putting the Guardians on the board, 2-1, in the 6th inning
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Josh Naylor talks about facing the Angels, capping off the series with a home run and more
Estevan Florial falls after trying to beat out a ground ball and does a kick-up to get back on his feet in the bottom of the 6th inning
RamĆ³n Laureano hustles to the track and makes a leaping catch to take extra bases away from Willie Calhoun
The Guardians execute a relay throw to the plate and nab Matt Thaiss, ending the top of the 2nd inning
Bo Naylor connects for the first grand slam of his career, giving the Guardians a 7-1 lead in the 6th inning