Guardians start second half on positive note; Padres continue slump
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The Cleveland Guardians returned from the All-Star break Friday with a victory to get back on track.
The win came at the expense of the San Diego Padres, who continue to scuffle.
The Guardians can clinch another winning home series by handing the Padres their eighth loss in nine games on Saturday night.
Cleveland leads the American League Central but entered the break amid a 7