Steven Kwan’s Clutch Hit Lifts Cleveland Guardians Over New York Mets 3-2: Recap & Highlights (August 5, 2025)

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025

Cleveland Guardians Edge New York Mets 3-2 with Late Rally

The Cleveland Guardians secured a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets with a clutch two-out single by Steven Kwan in the seventh inning, breaking a tie and sealing the win in a closely contested matchup at Citi Field.

Guardians Battle Back After Early Deficit

After falling behind 2-0 early, the Guardians rallied with RBI singles from Kyle Manzardo and Gabriel Arias in the fourth inning off Mets starter Clay Holmes. This comeback erased the Mets’ advantage and highlighted Cleveland's resilience as they continue their impressive form, winning six of their last seven games and posting an 18-7 record since overcoming a 10-game losing streak in July.

Mets’ Offense Falters After Quick Start

Pete Alonso put the Mets on the board with a sacrifice fly in the first inning. In the second inning, Mark Vientos doubled and scored on Tyrone Taylor’s single to extend New York’s lead, but the Mets were held scoreless for the remainder of the game. The offense managed only four hits, with Jeff McNeil’s single in the fourth proving to be their last baserunner of the night.

Guardians Bullpen Shines in Close Finish

Logan Allen started for Cleveland and, with help from four relievers, effectively shut down the Mets' bats. Matt Festa earned the win with a perfect sixth inning, striking out two, while Cade Smith notched his fourth save after working a 1-2-3 ninth inning.

Seventh-Inning Singles Make the Difference

Cleveland took the lead for good in the seventh. With two outs, the Guardians strung together three consecutive soft singles off Tyler Rogers. Steven Kwan delivered the decisive hit, driving home the tiebreaking run and putting the Guardians in front.

Key Defensive Moment Turns the Tide

With the Mets leading 2-0 in the second inning and the bases loaded following a throwing error by C.J. Kayfus, Cleveland’s middle infield stepped up. Brayan Rocchio and Gabriel Arias turned a crucial double play on Francisco Lindor’s hard grounder, stalling the Mets' rally and keeping Cleveland within striking distance.

Notable Stats and Streaks

Cleveland pitchers set down the final 14 consecutive Mets batters. The Guardians have now won five straight games against the Mets dating back to last season. Pete Alonso remains at 251 career home runs, just one shy of Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record. The Mets, mired in a slump, have lost seven of their last eight games and now trail Philadelphia by 2.5 games in the NL East.

Next Game Preview

The series continues with Cleveland aiming for a sweep. Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.33 ERA) is scheduled to face Mets lefty David Peterson (7-4, 2.83 ERA) in a Wednesday matinee.

In summary

The Cleveland Guardians outlasted the New York Mets 3-2, thanks to late-game heroics by Steven Kwan and lockdown pitching from their bullpen. Key defensive plays and timely hitting helped Cleveland erase an early deficit, while the Mets’ offense went quiet after the fourth inning. The Guardians extend their hot streak and look to sweep the series, while the struggling Mets search for answers in the NL East race.

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