<p>Giménez supplied the tying RBI single to force extra innings, illustrating his role as a steady run producer who can ignite a late rally. His timely hit underlined the Guardians’ blend of speed and offense around the middle of the order, contributing to high-leverage moments in a tight game.</p>

Gimenez lined an RBI single to score Ernie Clement and tie the game at 4-4.

Gimenez delivered the tying RBI single in the ninth, setting the stage for Kirk’s walk-off-baiting heroics and underscoring his clutch hitting in late-inning pressure moments.

Giménez was traded last offseason to clear room for Bazzana, creating a clearer path for the top prospect. His exit leaves Cleveland with middle-infield depth to navigate, influencing Bazzana’s timeline but also maintaining competitiveness at the MLB level.

Giménez contributed a ground-ball RBI in the eighth inning to drive in the tying run, illustrating Cleveland’s ability to pressure in late frames and create isosceles scoring sequences that keep the game alive for the Jays.