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Cleveland Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks recap; Guards fall in extra innings
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CLEVELAND — The Guardians' pitching carousel continues.
Logan Allen has been recalled from Triple-A, and he'll start Monday night's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks , who are among the hottest teams in baseball as winners in nine of their last 11 games.
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The Guardians are coming off a solid showing against the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles , though they did drop their last two games.
Check back here for live score updates, analysis and highlights through Monday night's game at Progressive Field .
Guardians fall to the Diamondbacks in 10 innings
Arizona has beaten the Guardians, who have now dropped three consecutive games.
With one out, both Josh Naylor and David Fry were struck out by reliever Justin Martinez , and the Guardians lost 7-6 in extra innings.
Diamondbacks take one-run lead in 10th
With a runner on third, Suarez lined a ball to right field. Lane Thomas made a great sliding catch, but it was hit deep enough to score Corbin Carroll and give Arizona a 7-6 lead heading to the bottom of the 10th.
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Guardians-Diamondbacks headed to extra innings
There will be free baseball at Progressive Field.
Emmanuel Clase will be entering the game for the Guardians.
Guardians vs. Diamondbacks score: Daniel Schneemann ties it in the ninth
Daniel Schneemann wasn't too far from a walk-off home run, but his drive to center field ran out of steam on the warning track. Still, it was easily enough to score Naylor from third base, and the Guardians and Diamondbacks are tied 6-6 in the ninth inning.
Bo Naylor triples off the wall; Guardians having tying run on third in ninth inning
Bo Naylor narrowly missed a game-tying home run, but he was able to make it into a triple, as the Diamondbacks didn't play the bounce off the wall as well as they would have liked.
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That'll put the potential tying run 90 feet away from home with Daniel Schneemann coming on as a pinch-hitter and one out. After Schneemann, the Guardians will have Steven Kwan and the top of the lineup up.
Diamondbacks vs. Guardians: Zac Gallen 's day is done
The Diamondbacks are going to the bullpen in the eighth inning.
Gallen has been pulled after seven innings and five earned runs on eight hits and two walks with four strikeouts.
Joc Pederson hits go-ahead home run
Joc Pederson has put on a show at Progressive Field before, and he did so again tonight, crushing a Scott Barlow offering over the wall in right field for a two-run home run that has given the Diamondbacks a 6-5 lead in the eighth inning.
Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks on the field before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Andres Gimenez two-run single off Zac Gallen gives Guardians the lead
For the second time tonight, the Guardians have answered a two-run inning from Arizona with a two-run inning of their own.
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This time, it was Andres Gimenez, who grounded a single back up the middle to score Jose Ramirez (who was on third base after he caught the Diamondbacks sleeping twice and stole two bases) and Josh Naylor (who also got himself into scoring position with a stolen base).
The Guardians have a 5-4 lead entering the seventh inning.
Diamondbacks retake lead against Cade Smith
Cade Smith has been absolutely terrific for the Guardians this season, but he's had a rare hiccup tonight.
Against Smith, the Diamondbacks have come back to take a 4-3 lead with a two-run sixth inning.
Eugenio Suarez doubled home a run, and Geraldo Perdomo beat out a potential double-play to make it a 4-3 score.
Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) turns a double play in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Logan Allen retires 10 consecutive batters
After Logan Allen's nightmarish first inning, in which he allowed two home runs, four hits in total and two walks, Allen has allowed just one hit over his last four innings, and he's now retired 10 consecutive hitters as the Guardians hold their one-run lead over the Diamondbacks, 3-2, in the fifth.
Cleveland Guardians starter Logan Allen (41) delivers a pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in Cleveland.
Gabriel Moreno injury update
Diamondbacks Gabriel Moreno left tonight's game with a strained left groin, according to a press box announcement.
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Who's winning the Guardians-Diamondbacks game? Bo Naylor RBI gives Cleveland the lead
Logan Allen gave up two home runs in his first five pitches, and he's been hit by two comebackers since, but he also now has the Guardians out in front thanks to Bo Naylor's RBI single back up the middle in the second inning that has made it a 3-2 score.
Gabriel Moreno injury; Diamondbacks catcher leaves game after apparent leg injury
In the second inning, Gabriel Moreno hit a ball off Logan Allen's leg, and during the race to first base, Moreno came up hobbling with an apparent leg injury. He was down for several moments and limped off the field.
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Moreno is leaving the game.
Allen, who has now been hit in the head and the leg with comebackers tonight, appears to be fine.
Guardians tie it with two-run first inning; Jose Ramirez hits RBI double off Zac Gallen
The Guardians quickly erased the Diamondbacks' two run lead with a two-run first inning of their own.
With Lane Thomas on first base, Jose Ramirez ripped a double into the right-center gap that made it 1-0. Ramirez ended up on third due to the throw home, and he then scored via a Josh Naylor groundout to tie it.
Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen (41) reacts after he was hit in the head by a batted ball in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Logan Allen hit in the head with a comebacker off the bat of Randal Grichuk
This has been a nightmare first inning for Allen. After the back-to-back homers to open the game, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. followed with a single to center field.
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A few batters later, after Josh Bell grounded into a double play, Randal Grichuck lined a ball right back to the mound that hit Allen on the left side of his head.
Replays indicate Allen was able to get a piece of the ball with his hand, but it still hit him in the head and bounced toward center field. Allen was checked on my the team's medical staff and appears to be OK. He's remaining in the game after the scary moment.
Cleveland Guardians starter Logan Allen (41) reacts after he was hit in the head by a batted ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 5 in Cleveland.
Gabriel Moreno hits home run; Diamondbacks begin game with back-to-back homers
Five pitches, two home runs.
The Diamondbacks have gone back-to-back to open tonight's game, with Ketel Marte and Gabriel Moreno drilling solo home runs.
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Allen's return is off to a rough start.
Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks designated hitter Ketel Marte (4) celebrates his solo homer in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Diamondbacks, Guardians score: Ketel Marte hits first pitch of the game for a leadoff home run
One pitch, one home run.
Logan Allen returned from Triple-A to start tonight's game, and his very first pitch was crushed by Ketel Marte for a leadoff home run.
That was quick.
Below is some pregame information.
Guardians name CC Sabathia to team Hall-of-Fame
CC Sabathia is now in the Guardians' Hall-of-Fame, and he offered a two-part message to Cleveland fans .
Aug 1, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) celebrates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jose Ramirez passes Albert Belle for second place on Guardians all-time home run ranks
Jose Ramirez made history this week by taking sole possession of second place on Cleveland's franchise home run list — and he passed some serious names in Cleveland baseball history along the way .
Nationals right fielder Lane Thomas slides into second after hitting a first-inning double against the Cardinals, July 28, 2024, in St. Louis.
Grading the Guardians' trades at the 2024 deadline
Here's a breakdown and some grades on the Guardians' deadline moves .
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Alex Cobb traded to Cleveland Guardians
Guardians clubhouse reacts to Lane Thomas trade
The Guardians were thrilled (and in a way, relieved) to see Lane Thomas added to the roster .
Dillon Dingler of the Detroit Tigers hits a grounder for an out against the Cleveland Guardians during the fifth inning at Comerica Park on Monday, July 29, 2024 in Detroit.
Jackson grad Dillon Dingler makes MLB debut against Guardians
Jackson High School graduate Dillon Dingler made his major league debut Monday, and he got his big moment in the seventh inning .
Guardians No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana meets Jose Ramirez, wants to grow the game in Australia
It all finally sank in for Travis Bazzana , the top overall draft pick in the draft, when he stepped onto the field at Progressive Field and met Jose Ramirez and others.
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Cleveland Guardians schedule
Major League Baseball released the 2025 schedules .
2024 National Sports Card Convention comes to Cleveland
The National Sports Card Convention was in Cleveland recently. We broke down how we'd spend $100 , ranked the most mind-blowing items we could find and listed the top collectibles for under $50 .
How can I watch, listen or stream the Cleveland Guardians game today?
The game will be televised on Bally Sports. It'll be broadcast on the radio by WTAM (1100-AM) and WMMS (100.7-FM).
Next game on Guardians schedule
The Guardians have a seven-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks. They'll then head to Minnesota to play four games (including a double-header).
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Guardians score today vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
