The Guardians go for their third straight win on Friday night when they host the Athletics in Cleveland

The Cleveland Guardians welcome the Athletics to town on Friday night in the first game of a three-game series. The Guardians come into Friday on a two-game winning streak that has helped push them into first place in the AL Central. The Guardians’ last two wins came against the Chicago White Sox, whom they are trying to knock off in the division standings. On Friday, the Guardians will use Daniel Espino as an opener as they use the bullpen, looking to win a third straight game. Espino comes into the game with a 2.92 ERA on the season and will likely throw just one or two innings.

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Game Date: Friday, Sep. 18, 2026

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

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TV: Cleveland Guardians (NEW), MLB.TV – Cleveland Guardians, NBC Sports California

Location: Progressive Field

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The Athletics have already been eliminated from the playoffs, but are looking to play spoiler to the Guardians this weekend.

The Athletics come to town looking to get back in the win column after they were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in three games.

The losing streak has dropped them to 61-92 on the season, and they currently sit in fourth place in the AL West, two and a half games up on the Los Angeles Angels.

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The Athletics vs Cleveland Guardians game will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

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