Jose Ramirez came back just in time. After missing weeks with a hand injury, the Indians star made his return in the final week of the regular season with everything on the line. Cleveland is fighting for the second wild-card spot, and Ramirez wasted no time making an impact. In the first inning of a tie game with the bases loaded, he worked a 3-1 count before unloading on a pitch from the left side of the plate. Grand slam. Crowd erupted. Ramirez sent a clear message—he’s back and ready to carry the team.
Later in the third, hitting right-handed this time, he did it again. Two runners on, first pitch, no-hesitation swing. Another home run. This one a three-run shot. Seven RBIs in two swings. Ramirez looked locked in from both sides of the plate, confidence sky-high. His return gave the team and the crowd a visible jolt. Teammates like Lindor and Mercado were fired up. One fan in the front row barely reacted, unaware of how badly the team needed this moment. While others, including a woman in the stands with a camera, were all in. Ramirez now sits with a new career high in runs batted in, and Cleveland’s playoff hopes are still alive.