José Ramírez Reaches 1,000 Career RBIs with Home Run as Guardians Take AL Central Lead
José Ramírez hit his 1,000th career RBI with a home run as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Oakland A's 5-3, moving into sole possession of first place in the AL Central.
Philadelphia, PA, September 18, 2026 —
Cleveland Guardians slugger José Ramírez achieved a significant career milestone on Tuesday, hitting his 1,000th career Runs Batted In (RBI) with a home run. The accomplishment came during the Guardians’ 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics. This win propelled the Cleveland team into sole possession of first place in the American League Central division.
The milestone RBI was part of a game where Ramírez’s performance was key to securing the win. The home run, marking his 1,000th career RBI, contributed to the Guardians’ offensive effort. The team secured the game with a final score of 5-3.
With this victory, the Guardians have now established themselves as the sole leader in the AL Central standings. The team’s performance, highlighted by Ramírez’s achievement, signals a strong position in the division race.
Further details regarding the specific game performance, such as the inning Ramírez hit his milestone home run or the number of hits in the game, were not provided in the summary. The specific date of the game was also not provided beyond it occurring on Tuesday.
Story summarized from the original created by TOM WITHERS on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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