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Guardians vs Angels game
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The gist
Guardians visit Angels on 3-game road win streak, tied for final AL wild card.
Adell faces former team, Guardians can reach .500 for first time since Aug. 4.
Background
The Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Angels are meeting in a three-game series in Anaheim. The Guardians are on a hot streak, having won four straight and six of their last eight, pulling even with the Texas Rangers for the final AL wild-card spot. The Angels, meanwhile, are struggling, sitting fourth in the AL West with a 52-79 record. This series is notable because Jo Adell, recently traded from the Angels to the Guardians, is facing his former team for the first time.
How it unfolded
- Aug 3, 2026Angels trade Jo Adell to the Guardians at the trade deadline.
- Aug 18, 2026Adell has a career game with six RBIs in an 8-1 win over the Giants.
- Aug 22, 2026Guardians beat Rockies 4-3, moving into a tie with Rangers for last wild card.
- Aug 23, 2026Guardians sweep Rockies with 7-2 win, extending win streak to four.
- Aug 24, 2026Series opener in Anaheim; Guardians can reach .500 for first time since Aug. 4.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Runs likely at a premium Monday between good-looking rookies Messick and Klassen.
- Guardians
- Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and his guys can get to .500 for the first time since Aug. 4 with a victory.