The Guardians' first pitch against the Padres has been delayed by rain, but the game is not yet called off. The new first-pitch time is 4:50 p.m. ET, a delay of over three hours from the original 1:40 p.m. start time. This delay is due to thunderstorms in Cleveland, with rain currently falling at Progressive Field. The grounds crew is working to move water off the field, but the game's fate remains uncertain.
The delay comes after the Guardians' 6-1 victory over the Padres on Saturday, snapping San Diego's six-game winning streak. The Padres won the interleague series opener on Friday, 7-5. The Guardians, currently 60-64, are seeking a series victory against the Padres, who are 66-58.
The starting pitchers for the game are right-handed Tanner Bibee (4-12, 3.99 ERA) for the Guardians and right-handed Casey Mize (4-7, 3.38 ERA) for the Padres. The Guardians' lineup features Steven Kwan, Chase DeLauter, Jose Ramírez, Jo Adell, Nathaniel Lowe, Rhys Hoskins, Travis Bazzana, Austin Hedges, and Brayan Rocchio. The Padres' lineup includes Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth, Manny Machado, Ty France, Jackson Merrill, Luis Rengifo, Gavin Sheets, Xander Bogaerts, and Freddy Fermin.
The Guardians made several trades at the MLB trade deadline, acquiring RHP Craig Yoho, OF Blake Perkins, OF Jo Adell, LHP Foster Griffin, 1B Nathaniel Lowe, and sending INF Juan Brito, RHP Shawn Armstrong, OF David Fry, and 1B Kyle Manzardo to other teams. These moves have reshaped the team's roster and strategy.
The Guardians' win over the Padres on Saturday marked their 10,000th victory in club history, making them the 11th MLB franchise to reach this milestone and just the third in the American League. This achievement is a testament to the team's success and the rich history of Cleveland baseball.
The Guardians' next game is a day off on August 17, followed by a series against the San Francisco Giants from August 18-20. The team's performance in these upcoming games will be crucial in their pursuit of a successful season.
