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Guardians' pitching silences Dodgers, Cleveland wins series Wednesday

PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2026, 12:13 AM ET

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LOS ANGELES — Gavin Williams struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and José Ramírez hit his first home run of the season as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, with Gabriel Arias adding a solo homer in the third inning. The win gave Cleveland two of three in the series this week; Dodgers totaled 12 strikeouts and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, while Freddie Freeman’s ninth-inning homer ended Cleveland’s shutout bid; Yoshinobu Yamamoto was charged with his first loss of the season.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 1, 2026 — Guardians beat Dodgers 4-1 at Dodger Stadium; Williams records 10 strikeouts.
April 1, 2026 — Gabriel Arias homers in third inning to give Cleveland a 2-0 lead.
April 1, 2026 — José Ramírez hits his first home run of the season for Cleveland.
April 1, 2026 — Dodgers register 12 strikeouts; Freddie Freeman homers in ninth, avoiding shutout.
April 1–2, 2026 — Guardians take two of three games in the series; Yamamoto credited with first loss.

News Intelligence

If you're a Guardians fan, this win is a promising start to the season. The team's pitching prowess, highlighted by Williams' 10 strikeouts, is a key factor to watch. For Dodgers fans, the team's struggle with runners in scoring position is a concern. Keep an eye on future games to see how they adjust.

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Who Benefited

The Cleveland Guardians, their pitchers and lineup benefited from Gavin Williams’ dominant start and two home runs, securing a 4-1 series victory at Dodger Stadium.

Who Impacted

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered from 12 team strikeouts, failed opportunities with runners in scoring position, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto was credited with his first loss of the season.