Thu Jul 24 19:50:00 UTC 2025: **Guardians Edge Past Orioles, Achieve First Winning Record Since June**
**CLEVELAND -** A clutch double by Bo Naylor and heads-up baserunning propelled the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field on Wednesday night. The win marked the Guardians’ first winning record (51-50) since June 27th, capping off an impressive 11-2 run since July 7th, the best record in the American League over that span.
With the game tied, Naylor blasted a two-out double to left-center field in the eighth inning. Steven Kwan then singled over Naylor’s head, driving him home and securing the go-ahead run.
“Everyone’s on the same page,” Naylor said. “And right off the bat, the only thing on your mind is trying to score that run.”
Guardians manager Stephen Vogt praised Naylor’s pivotal swing. “That swing tonight, that should tell him everything — that you’re on the right track, you’re starting to roll,” Vogt said.
Naylor, who has struggled at the plate this season, credited recent adjustments to his approach, focusing on fluidity and trusting his athleticism rather than striving for mechanical perfection. He believes simplicity is key to unlocking his offensive potential.
“Simplicity is definitely the big thing,” Naylor said. “And I think for me, I trust my athleticism. I trust the gift I was given. I know I can hit.”
The Guardians are hoping Naylor’s improved hitting continues as they aim to climb the AL Central standings. While acknowledging there’s still work to be done, Naylor expressed optimism about the progress he’s made.
“I think that that’s a good indicator that we’re trending in the right direction,” Naylor said. “So I’m going to take that for what it is and feel really good, obviously, about the result.”
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