The Guardians needed only four hits and two walks to win this game. Kyle Manzardo had a 2 RBI single, driving in Kwan who had walked and Jose Ramirez who had doubled:

The Guardians went into the All-Star break hot, and they emerged the same way Friday night at Progressive Field. Slade Cecconi pitched into the ninth inning, and the Guardians struck hard and fast against lefty JP Sears on the way to a 8-6 win over the A’s.

The Cleveland Guardians open a series against the A's tonight. Follow along for live score updates, highlights and more from the game.

The Guardians have won four of their last five games and 10 of their last 12 entering a July 23 game against the Orioles.

The Guardians took the second of the four-game series with the Orioles, 6-3, a day after winning the opener, 10-5. Cleveland is on a three-game winning streak, 4-1 in the past five and 8-2 over the last 10, so the Guardians are getting hot, while the O's are 1-6 in the last seven.