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Tim Stebbins

TAMPA — Steven Kwan strolled into the Guardians’ clubhouse on Friday afternoon and shared an embrace with Logan Allen. The two wished one another a happy birthday — Kwan turned 28 and Allen turned 27.

The good times continued after first pitch.

Kwan went 2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs scored and two stolen bases in the Guardians’ 7-1 win over the Rays at Steinbrenner Field. Kwan’s two-run single opened the scoring in a pivotal second inning, when Cleveland sent all nine hitters to the plate and scored five times.

The fast start was an about face from Thursday’s series opener, when the Guardians were shut out until the ninth inning, and manager Stephen Vogt postgame said his club “came out flat.”

The Guardians (70-70) got back to .500 with the win and now are

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