Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) leans back from an inside pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) catches the ball as Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) dives safely back to second base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) steals second base beside Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) tags out Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) at second base on a steal attempt in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Taylor Ward (3) fields the ball in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) looks for a foul ball in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch at the wall in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick reacts after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (right) reacts during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez celebrates his two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) looks for the ball on a popup by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A fan catches a home run ball hit by Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (not pictured) in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) scores against Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) in the fifth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles cat Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) looks at the ball after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The Cleveland Guardians celebrate a win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) dives for the ball on a base hit by Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) singles in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) runs the bases in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) tosses his bat after hitting a single in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) turns a double play beside Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) in the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) hits an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) turns a double play beside Cleveland Guardians right fielder George Valera (7) in the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. (15) reacts in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) catches a foul ball in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) throws the ball to the infield in front of left fielder Angel Martinez (1) in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Hot dog mascots race between innings of a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Gunnar Henderson (2) hits a RBI sacrifice fly ball in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) reaches for a ball hit over his head in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks on the field in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) reacts as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) slides safely to second base in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) leans back from an inside pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) leans back from an inside pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) catches the ball as Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) dives safely back to second base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) steals second base beside Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) tags out Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) at second base on a steal attempt in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Taylor Ward (3) fields the ball in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) looks for a foul ball in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch at the wall in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick reacts after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (right) reacts during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez celebrates his two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) looks for the ball on a popup by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A fan catches a home run ball hit by Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (not pictured) in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) scores against Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) in the fifth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles cat Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) looks at the ball after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The Cleveland Guardians celebrate a win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) dives for the ball on a base hit by Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) singles in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) runs the bases in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) tosses his bat after hitting a single in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) turns a double play beside Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) in the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) hits an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) turns a double play beside Cleveland Guardians right fielder George Valera (7) in the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. (15) reacts in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) catches a foul ball in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) throws the ball to the infield in front of left fielder Angel Martinez (1) in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Hot dog mascots race between innings of a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Gunnar Henderson (2) hits a RBI sacrifice fly ball in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) reaches for a ball hit over his head in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks on the field in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) reacts as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) slides safely to second base in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cade Smithpitches scoreless ninth inning; Guardians win 4-2 over Orioles
Cade Smith pitches a scoreless ninth inning and the Guardians win 4-2 over the Orioles.
Bo Naylor hit a solo home run off of Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez to give the Guardians a 4-2 lead with no outs in the eighth inning. Naylor cleared the fence in right field for his first home run this season. The ball traveled 397 feet.
Gunnar Henderson hit a solo home run off of Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis with one out in the eighth inning to trim the Orioles deficit to 3-2. Henderson cleared the fence in right field. The ball traveled 368 feet.
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Gaddis struck outJeremiah Jacksonto begin the eighth.Taylor Wardgrounded out after Henderson's homer and Gaddis struck out Beavers.
Hunter Gaddis enters in relief of Guardians starter Gavin Williams in seventh inning
Hunter Gaddis enters in relief to pitch in the eighth inning. Guardians starter Gavin Williams pitched seven innings and allowed three hits, one walks and one earned run. He struck out 11 and threw 100 pitches (73 strikes). Williams retired the last 11 Orioles batters that he faced.
Albert Suarez enters in relief of Orioles starterDean Kremerin seventh inning
Albert Suarez enters in relief to pitch in the seventh inning. Orioles starter Dean Kremer pitched six innings and allowed two hits, two walks and three earned runs. He struck out seven and threw 95 pitches (58 strikes).
Pitcher Gavin Williams retires Orioles in order in seventh inning; Guardians lead 3-1
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams retired the Orioles in order in the seventh inning. Leody Taveras grounded out,Samuel Basallostruck out looking andCoby Mayogrounded out.
Williams has 11 strikeouts through seven innings. He has thrown 100 pitches and retired 11 Orioles in a row since Taveras hit a solo home run in the fourth inning.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retires Guardians in order in sixth inning
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retired the Guardians in order in the sixth inning. Chase DeLauter popped out,Jose Ramirezgrounded out andKyle Manzardostruck out swinging.
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Pitcher Gavin Williams retires Orioles in order in sixth inning; Guardians lead 3-1
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams retired the Orioles in order in the sixth inning. Pete Alonso struck out swinging, Dylan Beavers grounded out to Kyle Manzardo at first base and Colton Cowser struck out looking.
Williams has 10 strikeouts through six innings. He has thrown 90 pitches and retired eight Orioles in a row since Leody Taveras hit a solo home run in the fourth inning.
This is Williams' sixth double-digit strikeout game in his career and second this season.
Cleveland Guardians' Brayan Rocchio. left, celebrates with teammate Rhys Hoskins, right, after hitting a three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles on April 18, 2026, in Cleveland.
Brayan Rocchio hits three-run home run off Dean Kremer to give Guardians 3-0 lead in fifth inning
Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run home run off of Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer to give the Guardians a 3-0 lead with two outs in the fifth inning. Rocchio cleared the fence in right field. The ball traveled 357 feet. Rhys Hoskins and Daniel Schneemann also scored on Rocchio's third home run this season.
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Kremer struck out Steven Kwan swinging to end the inning. Kremer has six strikeouts through five innings. He has thrown 84 pitches.
Rhys Hoskins walks, Daniel Schneemann records Guardians first hit off Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer in fifth inning
With one out, in the fifth inning, Rhys Hoskins walked and Daniel Schneemann recorded the Guardians first hit off Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer with a single to right field.
George Valera led off the inning with a groundout and was the 11th Guardian in a row that Kremer retired.
Kremer struck out Bo Naylor looking with runners on the corners for the second out.
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Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams retires Orioles in order in fifth inning
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams retired the Orioles in order in the fifth inning. Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio made a diving stop on a grounder hit by Jeremiah Jackson and threw the ball across to first baseman Kyle Manzardo for the first out. Williams struck out Gunnar Henderson swinging for the second out and Taylor Ward grounded out with Rocchio getting the assist and Manzardo getting the putout.
Williams has eight strikeouts through five innings. He has thrown 75 pitches.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retires Guardians in order in fourth inning
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retired the Guardians in order in the fourth inning. Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez grounded out and Kyle Manzardo hit into a flyout.
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Kremer has retired 10 Guardians in a row.
Leody Taveras hits a solo home run off Gavin Williams to give Orioles 1-0 lead in fourth inning
Leody Taveras hit a solo home run off of Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams to give the Orioles 1-0 lead with one out in the fourth inning. Taveras cleared the fence in right field. The ball traveled 399 feet.
Williams struck out Colton Cowser to begin the fourth and then Taveras took him deep. Samuel Basallo popped out to Guardians third baseman José Ramírez and Coby Mayo grounded out to end the inning. Ramírez and first baseman Kyle Manzardo accounted for the final out.
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Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retires Guardians in order in third inning
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retired the Guardians in order in the third inning. Bo Naylor lined out to Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson, Brayan Rocchio hit a flyball that right fielder Dylan Beavers caught and Kremer struck out Steven Kwan looking.
Kremer has retired seven Guardians in a row.
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams gets strikeouts with runners on base to retire Orioles in third inning
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams recorded two strikeouts with two runners on base to retire the Orioles in the third inning and keep it scoreless at Progressive Field.
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Jeremiah Jackson hit into a flyout to start the third. Gunnar Henderson singled to right, took second when Taylor Ward hit into a fielder's choice and advanced to third on a throwing error by Guardians third baseman José Ramírez. Ward also took an extra base following the miscue by Ramírez to give the Orioles runners on second and third. Williams responded with two strikeouts as he got Pete Alonso and Dylan Beavers swinging.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retires Guardians in order in second inning
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer retired the Guardians in order in the second inning. George Valera lined out to Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson and Kremer struck out Rhys Hoskins and Daniel Schneemann swinging.
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams works around walk to retire Orioles in second inning
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams worked around a one-out walk to Leody Taveras to retire the Orioles in the second inning. Williams struck out Colton Cowser looking to begin the inning, allowed the walk to Taveras and then got Samuel Basallo to fly out and Coby Mayo to ground out.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer throws a first-inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 13, 2026.
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer works around walk to retire Guardians in first inning
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer worked around a two-out walk to José Ramírez to retire the Guardians in the first inning. Kremer got Steven Kwan and Chase DeLauter to fly out, walked Ramírez and struck out Kyle Manzardo to end the inning.
Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams throws a first-inning pitch against the Baltimore Orioles, April 18, 2026, in Cleveland.
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams works around double to retire Orioles in first inning
Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams worked around a one-out double by Taylor Ward to retire the Orioles in the first inning. Williams struck out Gunnar Henderson looking to begin the game, allowed the double to Ward and then struck out Pete Alonso and Dylan Beavers swinging to end the inning.
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When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m.
Where to watch the Guardians today
Today's Guardians-Orioles game will be televised on Guardians TV.
Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) hits a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Cleveland Guardians starter Gavin Williams throws a pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 1, 2026.
Guardians vs. Orioles starting pitchers today
Right-hander Gavin Williams (2-1, 2.38 ERA) gets the start for Cleveland on Saturday and Baltimore will counter with right-hander Dean Kremer (0-0, 3.60 ERA).
Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) celebrates his grand slam in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
