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Guardians sweep Angels as Cleveland extends home dominance

PUBLISHED May 11, 2026, 11:19 PM ET

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Cleveland — The Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Wednesday at Progressive Field, completing a three-game series sweep. Angel Martinez hit a leadoff home run and rookie Parker Messick allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings as the Guardians secured the final game of the set in Cleveland on Wednesday. Arlington, Texas — On Monday night Michael Soroka delivered 6 1/3 scoreless innings as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Texas Rangers 1-0, while earlier the Guardians recorded a 7-2 victory over the Angels with Joey Cantillo pitching six scoreless. The Angels’ road struggles continued; they left Cleveland with a sweep and a 16-28 record this season.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Since 2014 the Guardians have accumulated an unusually strong home record versus the Angels (reported as 28-4 through Monday).
Monday: Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings as Cleveland beat the Angels 7-2.
Monday: Michael Soroka allowed three singles over 6 1/3 innings in Arizona's 1-0 win over Texas.
Wednesday: Angel Martinez's leadoff homer and Parker Messick's 6 2/3 innings lifted Cleveland to a 4-2 victory, completing the sweep.
After the sweep the Angels concluded a six-game road trip with poor results, holding a 16-28 season record reported by outlets.

News Intelligence

If you're a Guardians fan, this is a great time to celebrate. The team's home dominance over the Angels is impressive. If you're an Angels fan, it's a tough season. But remember, baseball is unpredictable. Keep cheering for your team.

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Who Benefited

The Cleveland Guardians benefited from quality starting pitching and timely offense, reinforcing an extended home advantage over the Angels and gaining momentum in their season record after the sweep.

Who Impacted

The Los Angeles Angels suffered a continuation of road offensive struggles and defensive lapses, culminating in a series sweep in Cleveland and a deeper slide below .500 that compounds season concerns.

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