Angel Martinez, the smiling switch-hitting jack-of-all-trades, hit a three-run homer with one out in the eighth inning to give the Guardians a 7-4 win over the Dodgers and end a three-game losing streak.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Guardians were staring at a 3-game sweep by the world champion Dodgers. One inning turned that around. Angel Martinez ripped a 3-run homer in the 8th, capping a 5-run rally, as the Guardians nipped LA 7-4 Wednesday afternoon at Progressive Field.

The Guardians made it all the way to the ALCS last year while dominating an AL Central division that sent three teams to the playoffs, and over the offseason they augmented their lineup with players like Carlos Santana, Nolan Jones, and Luis Ortiz.

The Guardians recalled right-hander Andrew Walters from Columbus before Wednesday’s game to replace right-hander Nic Enright. Walters had a chance to make the bullpen out of spring training, but was slowed by a right shoulder injury. Walters experienced arm problems again in Columbus and spent time on the injured list.

The Guardians have their No. 1 and No. 3 hitters locked in, but finding production from the No. 2 spot remains a top priority.