CLEVELAND — The Guardians will throw a bullpen game against the Los Angeles Dodgers to cap a three-game series at Progressive Field.
Slade Cecconi was originally scheduled to take the mound, but he had his start day pushed back while dealing with a groin injury. In his place, Kolby Allard will open the game in what will effectively be a bullpen game.
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Follow along here for live score updates, analysis and highlights from Wednesday’s game on May 28.
Emmanuel Clase earns the save; Guardians beat the Dodgers
Emmanuel Clase worked a 1-2-3 ninth, and the Guardians beat the Dodgers 7-4 to avoid a sweep. They’re off Thursday before beginning a three-game series against the Angels.
Angel Martinez drills go-ahead, 3-run home run in eighth inning
The Guardians have put together a five-run eighth inning, and they also now have a season-high 15 hits today.
More importantly, Angel Martinez drilled a go-ahead, three-run home run just over the 19-foot wall in left field to give Cleveland a 7-4 lead.
Guardians, Dodgers score: Nolan Jones ties it in eighth inning
The Guardians have come alive and tied it in the eighth.
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With lefty Tanner Scott on the mound, Jhonkensy Noel and Will Wilson each singled and Daniel Schneemann drew a walk to load the bases with nobody out.
After Austin Hedges struck out, Nolan Jones hit a single to left field to score two runs and tie it (partially helped by Andy Pages bobbling the ball in the outfield). Jones is 3-for-3 since entering the game for Kwan, his first three-hit game of the season.
Carlos Santana drives in Jose Ramirez to cut into Dodgers lead
The Guardians have finally punched back. In the bottom of the seventh, Carlos Santana lined a double down the right-field line to score Jose Ramirez, making it 4-2.
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Matt Festa handled the eighth inning, leaving Jhonkensy Noel, Will Wilson and Daniel Schneemann to face Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott.
Ramirez now has a three-hit day and Santana has been on base four times (three singles, one walk).
Guardians, Dodgers score update: Los Angeles continues to tack on runs
The Guardians took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but it’s been all Dodgers since that time.
In the seventh, Kike Hernandez scored from third via a Tim Herrin wild pitch to put the Dodgers up 4-1. And this Guardians lineup, especially without Kwan, is just lacking the needed punch.
Freddie Freeman extends Dodgers lead
The top of that Dodgers lineup is just absolutely brutal for opposing pitchers. The Guardians have at least limited Shohei Ohtani’s impact thus far, but there’s still Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman to deal with.
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In the top of the sixth, with Betts in scoring position, Freeman lined a hard-hit single to right field, and Jhonkensy Noel’s throw home was just late, giving L.A. a 3-1 lead.
Steven Kwan exits Guardians-Dodgers game with right wrist injury
The team has announced that left fielder Steven Kwan left the game with right wrist inflammation.
Cade Smith enters game for Kolby Allard
Kolby Allard’s day is done after that fourth inning. He finished with two earned runs on four hits with three strikeouts on 62 pitches.
Cade Smith is entering the game for the Guardians.
Dodgers score 2 runs in fourth, take lead over Guardians
On top of the Guardians now being without Steven Kwan, they’ve also lost the lead.
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The Dodgers lineup finally got to Kolby Allard in the fourth inning, putting two runs on the board and taking a 2-1 lead. Will Smith doubled in a run and later scored on Andy Pages’ single to give the Dodgers their first lead of the day.
Steven Kwan exits Guardians-Dodgers game in fourth inning
Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan has been pulled from the game in favor of Nolan Jones. The team hasn’t yet provided any details for the reason of Kwan’s departure.
Cleveland’s outfield depth could be dwindling if Kwan is exiting the game for anything serious. Lane Thomas is dealing with plantar fasciitis.
May 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Kolby Allard vs Clayton Kershaw; Guardians lead after third inning
Kolby Allard is through the Dodgers lineup once and thus far escaped any damage (no runs, one hit), and the Guardians will enter the fourth inning leading 1-0.
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Gabriel Arias had a chance to extend that advantage in the third, but he grounded into an inning-ending double play.
May 28, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Jose Ramirez (11) hits an RBI single during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Guardians take lead over Dodgers; Jose Ramirez extends hit streak to 21 games
Jose Ramirez gave the Guardians an early lead off Clayton Kershaw and extended his hit streak to a career-high 21 games with an RBI single in the first inning to score Angel Martinez from second.
Ramirez was thrown out at second trying to stretch it into a double, but the damage was done.
Guardians, Dodgers score: Kolby Allard strikes out Shohei Ohtani
Kolby Allard had a smooth 1-2-3 first inning, including a strikeout of Shohei Ohtani to open the game.
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Below is some pregame information.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Luis Garcia drops the ball while covering first base allowing Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez to reach on an error in the ninth inning, May 27, 2025, in Cleveland.
Guardians lineup vs Dodgers
MLB standings: AL Central Division
The American League Central Division standings entering Wednesday, May 28:
Guardians schedule | Upcoming games
The Guardians began a six-game homestand Monday night against the Dodgers. After a three-game set against L.A., Cleveland will welcome the Angels for a three-game weekend series. The Guardians then go on the road to play the Yankees in New York.
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Dodgers game?
Monday’s game can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming subscription (CLEGuardians.TV) for $99.99 a season or $19.99 a month. And it’ll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Guardians score today vs Los Angeles Dodgers highlights, recap
