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Jose Ramirez Leads Guardians Charge as Brewers’ Rotation Wobbles
The Cleveland Guardians couldn’t have asked for a better start to their interleague series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night. Jose Ramirez put on a show—again—stealing three bases, scoring twice, and pushing Cleveland to a dominant 5–0 win.
As the Guardians go for a series win Tuesday, all eyes are on Ramirez and a Brewers team that’s not just struggling on the field—but also unraveling on the injury front.
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Jose Ramirez: Cleveland’s Catalyst
With his three stolen bases Monday, Ramirez tied a career high and now sits third in franchise history with 255 steals. That performance came just days after he became the 24th player ever to reach 250 home runs and 250 steals.
He now has 10 stolen bases in just 19 games vs Milwaukee, often catching pitchers and catchers off guard with well-timed jumps—like his back-to-back swipes of third base on Monday.
While he remains quiet about the numbers, the performance speaks volumes. Ramirez isn’t just padding stats—he’s willing Cleveland to wins.
The Guardians are quietly climbing the AL Central standings, thanks in large part to their versatile MVP candidate.
Guardians Pitching Outlook: Logan Allen Gets the Call
Left-hander Logan Allen (1-2, 4.33 ERA) will start for Cleveland. He’s shown flashes of potential but has struggled to go deep into games, failing to complete six innings in any of his seven starts this season.
Still, Allen has been solid at home and keeps hard contact to a minimum. Tuesday marks his first career outing vs the Brewers, and his changeup could be key to neutralizing Milwaukee’s right-handed power.
If he can give the Guardians five or six clean innings, the bullpen—ranked among the AL’s best—can do the rest.
Brewers Banged Up: Rotation in Disarray
It was already a tough night with Freddy Peralta giving up a season-high four runs. But the rotation got even thinner Monday.
- Jose Quintana, scheduled to start Wednesday, has been pushed back due to upper arm soreness.
- Brandon Woodruff’s rehab was paused after a flare-up in his ankle tendinitis—he was slated to come off the IL this week but is now shut down for at least 7 days.
- Aaron Civale, acquired in the offseason, is also still sidelined with a hamstring strain.
That leaves Quinn Priester (1-1, 5.08 ERA) to start Tuesday. After a strong start to the year (10 IP, 1 ER in first 2 games), he’s been hit hard since—0-1 with a 7.36 ERA over his last four.
In his lone appearance vs Cleveland, he was roughed up for 7 runs in 5.1 innings—not exactly comforting numbers.
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Key Matchups to Watch
Jose Ramirez vs Quinn Priester
Ramirez’s elite plate discipline and base-stealing instincts will challenge the young right-hander. If Priester allows him on base, expect another run-producing night from No. 11.
Logan Allen vs William Contreras
Contreras remains a steady bat for Milwaukee. Allen will have to be sharp early to keep him off base and avoid the long ball.
Series Stat Comparison
| Category | Guardians | Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-17 | 22-18 |
| Runs per Game | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Team ERA | 3.81 | 4.22 |
| Stolen Bases | 38 | 27 |
| Strikeouts (Bullpen) | 163 | 142 |
| Last 5 Games | 3-2 | 2-3 |
Betting Preview & Picks
Prediction:
Guardians 6, Brewers 3
Cleveland’s offense continues to feed off Ramirez’s momentum. Priester struggles with command early, and Logan Allen delivers his best home start yet.
Best Bets:
- Guardians ML (-135)
- Over 8.5 total runs
- Ramirez to steal a base (prop bet)
- Brewers under 4.5 runs
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FAQs
Is Jose Ramirez healthy?
Yes, and clearly in midseason form. He stole 3 bases Monday and has 10 career SBs vs Milwaukee.
Who’s pitching for Cleveland?
Left-hander Logan Allen (1-2, 4.33 ERA) will make his eighth start of the season.
What’s going on with the Brewers’ rotation?
Injuries to Woodruff, Quintana, and Civale have forced unexpected changes to their starting plans.
Where can I get daily MLB picks?
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Final Take: Momentum Meets Mayhem
Jose Ramirez is doing what stars do—carrying a franchise when it matters most. With the Guardians surging and the Brewers unraveling at the seams, Cleveland looks primed to lock up another win.
But baseball’s unpredictable. Will Milwaukee’s young arms step up, or will Ramirez run wild again?
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