One run decided everything. Nick Martinez held Cleveland to three hits over seven innings, and Jonathan Aranda's fifth-inning single provided the only offense Tampa Bay needed in a 1-0 victory at Progressive Field.
Martinez dominated from the start, carrying a 1.70 ERA into his second win of the season. He allowed just one walk while striking out four, throwing 78 pitches in his most efficient outing yet. The veteran right-hander reached 50 career wins in the process, a milestone achieved in this game.
The decisive moment came in the fifth inning when Walls scored on Aranda's single to right field. Williamson advanced to second on the play, but Tampa Bay needed nothing more against Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland staff.
Bibee matched Martinez through five innings but took the loss after allowing four hits and three walks. His ERA stands at 4.08 as he fell to 0-4 on the season. Cole Sulser closed out the ninth for his first save, striking out two in a perfect inning.
Tampa Bay extended its winning streak to five games and improved to 17-11. Cleveland's losing streak reached three games, dropping the Guardians to 15-15.