The Cleveland Guardians play the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, April 19, at Progressive Field looking for their third win in the four-game series. The Guardians won 4-2 on April 18 to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Guardians also beat the Orioles 4-2 on Thursday, April 16, before the O's came back to win 6-4 the next night.
The Guardians (12-10) lead the American League Central Division by a half-game over the Minnesota Twins (11-10) and Detroit Tigers (11-10) entering Sunday's games.
Here's is what you need to know before today's first pitch:
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Apr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) leans back from an inside pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) catches the ball as Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) dives safely back to second base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) steals second base beside Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) tags out Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) at second base on a steal attempt in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Taylor Ward (3) fields the ball in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) looks for a foul ball in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch at the wall in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesGuardians starting pitcher Parker Messick delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick reacts after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (right) reacts during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesGuardians third baseman Jose Ramirez hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez celebrates his two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.Apr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) looks for the ball on a popup by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A fan catches a home run ball hit by Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (not pictured) in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) scores against Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) in the fifth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles cat Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) looks at the ball after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The Cleveland Guardians celebrate a win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) dives for the ball on a base hit by Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) singles in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) runs the bases in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) tosses his bat after hitting a single in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) turns a double play beside Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) in the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) hits an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) turns a double play beside Cleveland Guardians right fielder George Valera (7) in the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. (15) reacts in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) catches a foul ball in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) throws the ball to the infield in front of left fielder Angel Martinez (1) in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Hot dog mascots race between innings of a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Gunnar Henderson (2) hits a RBI sacrifice fly ball in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) reaches for a ball hit over his head in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks on the field in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) reacts as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) slides safely to second base in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images1 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) leans back from an inside pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images1 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson (82) leans back from an inside pitch in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images2 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) catches the ball as Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) dives safely back to second base on a pickoff attempt in the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images3 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) steals second base beside Cleveland Guardians shortstop Daniel Schneemann (10) in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images4 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) tags out Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (1) at second base on a steal attempt in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images5 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder Taylor Ward (3) fields the ball in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images6 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) looks for a foul ball in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images7 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images8 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 17, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images9 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch at the wall in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images10 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesGuardians starting pitcher Parker Messick delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.11 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesGuardians starting pitcher Parker Messick reacts after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.12 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (right) reacts during a pitching change in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images13 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesGuardians third baseman Jose Ramirez hits a two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.14 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesGuardians third baseman Jose Ramirez celebrates his two-run home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles, April 16, 2026, in Cleveland.15 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images16 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (27) looks for the ball on a popup by Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) in the third inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images17 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A fan catches a home run ball hit by Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (not pictured) in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images18 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) scores against Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) in the fifth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images19 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles cat Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images20 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick (77) looks at the ball after giving up his first hit of the game in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images21 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; The Cleveland Guardians celebrate a win over the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images22 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) dives for the ball on a base hit by Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (not pictured) in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images23 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) singles in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images24 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) runs the bases in the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images25 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) tosses his bat after hitting a single in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images26 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) turns a double play beside Baltimore Orioles center fielder Leody Taveras (30) in the sixth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images27 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) hits an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images28 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Blaze Alexander (23) turns a double play beside Cleveland Guardians right fielder George Valera (7) in the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images29 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. (15) reacts in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images30 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (29) catches a foul ball in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images31 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) throws the ball to the infield in front of left fielder Angel Martinez (1) in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images32 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Hot dog mascots race between innings of a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images33 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Gunnar Henderson (2) hits a RBI sacrifice fly ball in the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images34 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Juan Brito (34) reaches for a ball hit over his head in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images35 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt (12) walks on the field in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images36 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith (36) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images37 / 37Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Baltimore OriolesApr 16, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) reacts as Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso (25) slides safely to second base in the ninth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn ImagesWhen do the Guardians play today?First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m.
Today's Guardians-Orioles game will be televised on Guardians TV.
Left-hander Joey Cantillo (1-0, 2.61 ERA) gets the start for Cleveland on Sunday and Baltimore will counter with left-hander Trevor Rogers (2-1, 3.04 ERA).
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Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer and Gavin Williams pitched seven strong innings to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles on Saturday, April 18.
Bo Naylor also homered for the Guardians, who won for just the second time in the past five games. Cleveland had just three hits.
Williams (3-1) struck out 11 and allowed one run, three hits and one walk. It was the second time this season and sixth time overall he has struck out 10 or more in a game.
Cade Smith struck out the side in the ninth for his fifth save.
Leody Taveras and Gunnar Henderson (two hits) hit solo homers for Baltimore, which had just four hits while losing for the fourth time in the past five games.
Dean Kremer (0-1) pitched six innings for the Orioles and gave up three runs and two hits. He struck out seven and walked two.
Baltimore's Pete Alonso and Colin Cowser struck out in all four at-bats. Dylan Beavers fanned three times as 16 Orioles went down on strikes.
Taveras came up with one out in the fourth and drilled a 1-0 curveball from Williams over the fence to right for the game's first run.
Meanwhile, Kremer tossed 4⅓ no-hit innings and his walk to Rhys Hoskins was followed by Daniel Schneemann's line single to right. After Naylor struck out, Rocchio jumped on a 2-2 fastball from Kremer and deposited the ball over the fence in right to give the Guardians a 3-1 lead.
Williams picked up where he left off after the Taveras homer by retiring the final 11 batters he faced.
Hunter Gaddis replaced Williams and Henderson touched him up for a one-out solo shot to right in the eighth.