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Guardians vs. Orioles score, highlights; Cleveland can't hold lead in loss to O's
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CLEVELAND — The Guardians and Baltimore Orioles meet Saturday in the third game of a four-game series at Progressive Field.
Joey Cantillo is set to make the second start of his Major League Baseball career for the Guardians and Zach Eflin is scheduled to take the mound for the Orioles. Cleveland topped Baltimore in the first two games of the series, 10-3 Thursday night and 8-4 Friday night.
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The Guardians (67-42) enter Saturday's slate of games with the best record in baseball , beating out the Philadelphia Phillies (65-44). The Orioles (65-46) enter one half game behind the New York Yankees for first place in the American League East Division. Cleveland is atop the American League Central Division
Check back here for live score updates, analysis and highlights from the Guardians-Orioles game Saturday night at Progressive Field.
Orioles top Guardians 7-4 in third game of four-game series
Yennier Cano records a 1-2-3 ninth inning and the O's top the Guards 7-4.
Jose Ramirez hits a home run, Orioles lead Guardians 7-4 in eighth inning
Jose Ramirez smacked a two-run home run off of Seranthony Dominguez over the right field fence to trim Cleveland's deficit to 7-4 in the eighth. Steven Kwan walked against Cionel Perez and scored on the Ramirez shot.
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The Guardians now have 125 home runs this season and have surpassed their total amount of homers last season.
Orioles extend lead to 7-2 over Guardians in eighth inning
The Orioles extended their lead to 7-2 in the eighth inning with five hits and four runs against Guardians reliever Xzavion Curry . Baltimore's first four hits in the inning came with no outs.
Gunnar Henderson doubled to right-center field to start the big inning. Anthony Santander singled to center and Adley Rutschman roped a triple to right-center field that scored Henderson and Santander. Guardians right fielder Jhonkensy Noel misjudged Rutschman's hit, but didn't get a glove on the ball until he ran to grab the ball near the fence.
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Ryan O'Hearn followed with a double to right field that scored Rutschman and Jackson Holliday delivered a two-out single to center field that scored O'Hearn.
Aug 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (24) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Orioles lead Guardians 3-2 through seven innings
Orioles starter Zach Eflin pitched 6⅓ innings and limited the Guardians to two earned runs and five hits. Reliever Cionel Perez recorded the final two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning after Daniel Schneemann hit a single off of Eflin. Guardians reliever Pedro Avila pitched 1⅔ innings, Nick Sandlin recorded an out and Xzavion Curry worked a 1-2-3 top of the seventh.
Andres Gimenez, Brayan Rocchio and Josh Naylor combine to record fantastic double play
Eloy Jimenez hit a single off of Pedro Avila to leadoff the sixth, but was erased on a fantastic 4-6-3 double play. Coby Mayo put the ball in play and then Andres Gimenez, Brayan Rocchio and Josh Naylor delivered defensively for the Guardians. Avila walked Colton Cowser . Nick Sandlin entered to pitch and James McCann grounded out.
Aug 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) hits an RBI single during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jackson Holliday and Gunnar Henderson give Orioles 3-2 lead over Guardians in fifth inning
Jackson Holliday led off the fifth with a double to left field and Guardians manager Stephen Vogt made the call to the bullpen, bringing in Pedro Avila to relief Joey Cantillo . Austin Slater greeted Avila with an infield single and Gunnar Henderson hit a one-out RBI single to left field. Avila got out of the inning by getting Anthony Santander to ground into a 4-6-3 double play (Andres Gimenez to Brayan Rocchio to Josh Naylor).
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Cantillo finished with four strikeouts, no walks and allowed six hits and three runs (all earned).
Aug 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) rounds third base en route to scoring during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Orioles draw even with Guardians at 2-2 in fourth inning with RBI singles by Eloy Jimenez and Colton Cowser
The Orioles tied the score at 2-2 in the top of the fourth with singles by Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Eloy Jimenez and Colton Cowser off of Joey Cantillo. Henderson and Santander each singled to left field. Jimenez scored Henderson with another single to left field and an infield single by Cowser scored Santander.
Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor made a diving stop on Cowser's hit and was ready to throw the ball to first, but Cantillo was late getting to the base.
Cleveland Guardians center fielder Angel Martinez (1) hits a two-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday in Cleveland.
Aug 3, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Angel Martinez (1) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Rookie Angel Martinez hits home run to give Guardians 2-0 lead over Orioles in third inning
Rookie Angel Martinez hit a two-run home run over the right field fence to give the Guardians a 2-0 lead over the Orioles. Steven Kwan walked ahead of the homer by Martinez. Brayan Rocchio started the inning with a bunt attempt that Zach Eflin fielded cleanly off of the mound. Eflin bounced back from the home run and got Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor to ground out to end the inning.
Cleveland Guardians starter Joey Cantillo (54) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday in Cleveland.
Guardians rookie Joey Cantillo with three strikeouts through two innings against Orioles
Rookie Joey Cantillo delivered the first pitch at 7:15 p.m. and neither team scored in the first inning. Orioles left fielder Austin Slater hit a double off Cantillo, but was stranded at second base. Cantillo struck out Ryan Mountcastle , Gunnar Henderson popped out to third baseman Jose Ramirez and Anthony Santander flew out to center fielder Angel Martinez.
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Guardians designated hitter Steven Kwan reached base via an error and was stranded at second base in the bottom of the first inning.
Jul 28, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Cantillo retired the Orioles in order in the top of the second as Eloy Jimenez struck out, Coby Mayo lined out to Daniel Schneemann in left field and Colton Cowser struck out.
Daniel Schneemann hit a two-out double in the bottom of the second inning, but was stranded as Zach Eflin got Bo Naylor to hit into a ground out (second baseman Jackson Holliday to first baseman Ryan Mountcastle).
Aug 2, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Angel Martinez (1) advances to third on a single by catcher Austin Hedges (not pictured) during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Below is pregame information.
Former Cleveland pitcher CC Sabathia acknowledges the crowd during his 2024 Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame ceremony.
CC Sabathia inducted into Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame
Cy Buynak, Johny Goryl and CC Sabathia were inducted into the the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame ahead of Saturday night's game.
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"I always tell people I was born and raised in California, but I grew up here in Cleveland," Sabathia told the crowd as he spoke for a couple of minutes after being introduced by Guardians radio broadcaster Tom Hamilton.
Former Cleveland players Manny Ramirez and Sandy Alomar Jr., right, acknowledge the crowd during the Guardians Hall of Fame ceremony for CC Sabathia before Saturday's game between the Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles in Cleveland.
Cleveland Hall of Famers Manny Ramirez, Sandy Alomar Jr., Carlos Baerga, Charles Nagy, Jim Thome, Kenny Lofton, Andre Thornton and Mike Hargrove were seated on the field and celebrated the class of 2024 with the family and friends of Buynak, Goryl and Sabathia.
Victor Martinez and Mark Shapiro were also on the field during the ceremony.
Former Cleveland baseball player Jim Thome acknowledges the crowd during the Cleveland Guardians Hall of Fame ceremony for CC Sabathia before a game between the Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles on Aug. 3, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio.
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 .
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Grading the Guardians' trades at the 2024 deadline
Here's a breakdown and some grades on the Guardians' deadline moves .
Alex Cobb traded to Cleveland Guardians
Aug 1, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas (8) slides into second with a double during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Guardians clubhouse reacts to Lane Thomas trade
The Guardians were thrilled (and in a way, relieved) to see Lane Thomas added to the roster .
Aug 2, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (38) and designated hitter David Fry (6) celebrate after Fry scored during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
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 2024 No. 1 draft pick Travis Bazzana, right, shakes hands with the team's All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez before the Guardians played the Padres, July. 19, 2024, in Cleveland.
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 2025 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 .
Aug 2, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) reacts after scoring during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
How can I watch, listen or stream the Cleveland Guardians game today?
The game is being televised on FOX and is being broadcasted on the radio by WTAM (1100-AM) and WMMS (100.7-FM).
Next game on Cleveland Guardians schedule
The Guardians have a seven-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks . Sunday's game with the O's is at 1:40 p.m.
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The Guards head to Minnesota to play four games (including a doubleheader) against the second-place Twins.
Jul 19, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians number one draft pick Travis Bazzana, middle, laughs with catcher Austin Hedges, left, before the game between the Cleveland Guardians and the San Diego Padres at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Guardians game score today vs. Baltimore Orioles
