Guardians Defeat Athletics 14-6 in Series Finale
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 4:05 PM ET · Sutter Health Park
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Quick answers
Who won Cleveland Guardians vs Athletics?
Cleveland Guardians beat Athletics 14-6 at Sutter Health Park on May 2, 2026.
Who was favored in Cleveland Guardians vs Athletics?
Athletics were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -138 (about 58% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive victory, the Cleveland Guardians triumphed over the Oakland Athletics with a final score of 14-6 at Sutter Health Park. This win allowed the Guardians to clinch the series 2-1, showcasing their offensive prowess throughout the game. The Guardians' performance was marked by a series of strong offensive plays, including a notable home run by Fry in the sixth inning, which contributed to their commanding lead.
The Athletics entered this game with a home record of 17-16 and had been in solid form, winning seven of their last ten games, including a recent victory against the Kansas City Royals. They averaged 4.1 runs scored and allowed 3.6 runs over that stretch. However, their recent success was overshadowed by injuries to key players such as Tommy White, who is day-to-day with a back issue, along with several others on the injured list including Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Brooks Kriske, Shea Langeliers, and Nick Kurtz.
On the other hand, the Guardians had an away record of 18-16 but had struggled recently, winning only four of their last ten games. Their average runs scored during this stretch was 3.6, while they allowed 4.0 runs per game. Despite their recent form, they managed to secure a crucial win against the Athletics, aided by a strong offensive display that saw them score in multiple innings.
In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Guardians have now improved their record against the Athletics to 3-2 over the last five meetings, including a significant win earlier in the series. This consistency against the Athletics has been a positive sign for the Guardians as they look to build momentum moving forward.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the Athletics at -138 on the moneyline, with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 10.5 runs. The odds for the over were -108, while the under was priced at -112, indicating a competitive expectation for the game.
Conditions during the game were typical for a spring evening in California, which likely contributed to the offensive fireworks displayed by both teams. Viewers were treated to a variety of scoring plays, with the Guardians' Fry and Manzardo each hitting home runs that significantly impacted the game's outcome.
Overall, the Guardians’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and their resilience in the face of recent struggles made this game a noteworthy fixture in their season. As the Athletics look to regroup from this loss, the Guardians will aim to carry this momentum into their upcoming matches.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | ATH -138 | 10.5 o -108 / u -112 | Cleveland Guardians +115 · Athletics -138 |
Injury report
- Tommy WhiteDay-To-DayBackAthletics
- Joshua Kuroda-Grauer60-Day-ILGroinAthletics
- Brooks Kriske60-Day-ILShoulderAthletics
- Shea Langeliers10-Day-ILKneeAthletics
- Nick Kurtz60-Day-ILThumbAthletics
- Slade Cecconi15-Day-ILArmCleveland Guardians
- Rhys Hoskins10-Day-ILBackCleveland Guardians
- Shawn Armstrong60-Day-ILCalfCleveland Guardians
Recent form
Athletics
Last 10: 7-3Streak W14.1 scored · 3.6 allowed per game3-3 at home
- W5-2vs Kansas City RoyalsApr 30
- L1-4vs Kansas City RoyalsApr 29
- W2-1at Texas RangersApr 26
- W8-1at Texas RangersApr 25
- W5-2at Seattle MarinersApr 22
- W6-4at Seattle MarinersApr 21
- L4-7vs Chicago White SoxApr 19
- L2-9vs Chicago White SoxApr 18
- W6-5vs Texas RangersApr 16
- W2-1vs Texas RangersApr 15
Cleveland Guardians
Last 10: 4-6Streak W13.6 scored · 4 allowed per game1-2 away
- W3-1vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 29
- L0-1vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 28
- L2-3vs Tampa Bay RaysApr 27
- L2-4at Toronto Blue JaysApr 26
- L3-5at Toronto Blue JaysApr 25
- W8-6at Toronto Blue JaysApr 24
- L0-2vs Houston AstrosApr 22
- W8-5vs Houston AstrosApr 21
- L2-9vs Houston AstrosApr 20
- W8-4vs Baltimore OriolesApr 19
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | - | 66 | L1 | .525 | 73 |
| Cleveland | 3 | 69 | L1 | .504 | 70 |
| Minnesota | 6.5 | 73 | L1 | .479 | 67 |
| Detroit | 9 | 75 | W1 | .460 | 64 |
| Kansas City | 11.5 | 78 | L3 | .443 | 62 |
| Houston | - | 69 | W1 | .507 | 71 |
| Texas | 2 | 71 | L1 | .493 | 69 |
| Seattle | 5 | 74 | W2 | .471 | 66 |
| Athletics | 17 | 86 | W1 | .386 | 54 |
| Los Angeles | 18 | 87 | L2 | .379 | 53 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Inning0-2Langeliers homered to center (398 feet), Kurtz scored.
- 3rd Inning1-2Hedges homered to left center (381 feet).
- 4th Inning1-3McNeil singled to left, Rooker scored, Wilson to second.
- 5th Inning2-3Kwan singled to left, Hedges scored.
- 5th Inning4-3Ramírez doubled to center, Martínez scored and Kwan scored.
- 5th Inning5-3Hoskins hit sacrifice fly to center, Ramírez scored.
- 5th Inning5-4Langeliers homered to left center (433 feet).
- 6th Inning6-4Fry homered to left (364 feet).
- 6th Inning6-5McNeil hit sacrifice fly to right, Cortes scored, Wilson to third.
- 7th Inning7-5Fry walked, Kwan scored, DeLauter to second, Hoskins to third.
- 7th Inning9-5Bazzana singled to center, DeLauter scored and Hoskins scored, Halpin to third.
- 8th Inning12-5Manzardo homered to right center (389 feet), Rocchio scored and Kwan scored.
- 8th Inning12-6Kurtz singled to right, Cortes scored, Butler to second, McNeil to third.
- 9th Inning13-6Rocchio singled to center, Bazzana scored, Hedges to third.
- 9th Inning14-6Kwan grounded into double play, third to shortstop to first, Hedges scored, Rocchio out at second.
Win probability
Above the line favours Athletics, below favours Cleveland Guardians.
Venue
- Sutter Health ParkSacramento, California
- Attendance11390
- OfficialsDan Merzel, Dan Bellino, Mark Ripperger, Shane Livensparger