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Guardians Rout Angels 7-2, Bazzana Caps Third

5/12/2026

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Summary

Guardians Win

Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on May 9, 2026.
Joey Cantillo threw six innings as Alek Manoah added five despite five walks.
Travis Bazzana hit a double that capped a third after walks by David Fry and Rhys Hoskins and a single by Daniel Schneemann.
Stephen Vogt missed his game with an infection, prompting Tony Arnerich to manage.
Angels Walbert Urena will start against Slade Cecconi on Tuesday.

Summary

Arnerich Guides Win

Tony Arnerich managed the Guardians' series opener after Stephen Vogt missed the game with a viral infection, having led Cleveland to a 5-4 win over Minnesota on Sunday.
Steven Kwan worked a 3-1 count, was told to bunt, and posted a season wRC+ of 67, far below his career 109.
Reliever Luis Garcia entered with a career ERA of 4.20 but was posting a 10.50 ERA and 6.12 FIP.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the Cleveland Indians moved into Jacobs Field and posted a 100-44 record, a .694 winning percentage—the best since 1954—and won the AL Central by 30 games. That dominant season, highlighted by Orel Hershiser’s 2.03 ERA and Albert Belle’s 48 homers, established a franchise pattern of thriving after major changes. The Guardians’ present roster reflects that legacy of adapting personnel to stay competitive.

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Guardians Win

Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on May 9, 2026.
Joey Cantillo threw six innings as Alek Manoah added five despite five walks.
Travis Bazzana hit a double that capped a third after walks by David Fry and Rhys Hoskins and a single by Daniel Schneemann.
Stephen Vogt missed his game with an infection, prompting Tony Arnerich to manage.
Angels Walbert Urena will start against Slade Cecconi on Tuesday.

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