CLEVELAND — The Progressive Field crowd broke into a “Hedgey, Hedgey” chant in the seventh inning, imploring catcher Austin Hedges as he batted with runners on the corners and one out. Hedges lofted a sac fly to center field to supply the Guardians with an insurance run.

The vibes and energy are good in Cleveland right now, as the Guardians continue to play their best baseball of the season. On Thursday night, they beat the Marlins, 9-4, to secure their fifth straight series win.

It marks Cleveland’s first time winning five straight series in a single season since Sept. 16-Oct. 5, 2022. That stretch marked the end of the Guardians’ regular-season slate, as they propelled themselves into the postseason.

Clevelanders hope this regular season is headed to yet another exciting finish.

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