Guardians, Atlanta Braves starting lineups for Aug. 16, 2025
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Guardians defenders flashed their leather from the outset, but Braves rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep held their bats in check Friday to deal Cleveland a 2-0 loss at Progressive Field. The Guardians turned two double plays,
The Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves met Aug. 15, opening a 3-game series at Progressive Field. Here's how it unfolded through our updates.
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Hurston Waldrep throws 6 scoreless innings in combined 2-hitter, Braves blank Guardians 2-0
Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
The Braves are streaking with six wins over the last eight games and back-to-back series victories, while the Guardians are 7-2 in the last nine games and five consecutive series wins if you go back further.
The Cleveland Guardians continue to be one of the hottest teams in the American League and MLB. Their fresh off their sixth consecutive series win, and are looking to make it seven in a row as the Atlanta Braves come to town. If the Guardians want to ensure a series win over their NL East foe, these are three areas the team should focus on.
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Sporting News on MSNGuardians make multiple pitching moves before Braves series
The Cleveland Guardians made multiple pitching moves on Friday before their series against the Atlanta Braves.
The Cleveland Guardians will honor legendary Hall of Fame radio announcer Tom Hamilton with a bobblehead against the Braves on Aug. 16. Find out how to get this collectors item for free.
As the Guardians have put together their best stretches of the 2025 season over the past month, they have also had many encouraging developments take place with their farm system. Cleveland added a wave of talent to the organization in July,