Guardians Get Shut Out in Rubber Match
Guardians drop Astros finale
CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 22: Tanner Bibee #28 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field on April 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Boring game today. No runs, 5 hits, lots of runners left on base.
Bibee was fine today, barring a horrific pitch to Yordan Alvarez. He gave up his only runs on a 2-run shot off Alvarez’s bat in the 1st. He was fine after that.
Some traffic, but none crossed the plate. Offense was rough. 5 hits off Peter Lambert; a career 5+ ERA pitcher.
Offense looked like it usually does on day game getaway days. DeLauter had 2 of the Guardians’ 5 hits — an encouraging sign. The bullpen was good, pitching 3 scoreless innings between Festa, Gaddis, and Sabrowski.