Guardians take Athletics Opener

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 01: Rhys Hoskins #8 of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates on second base after he hit a bases loaded two-run RBI double against the Athletics in the top of the fifth inning at Sutter Health Park on May 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty Images Fun game today, although it may have been ever-so-slightly overshadowed by the happenings of another Cleveland sports team.

Offense looked shaky to start the game. The Guardians had the bases loaded with no outs in the first, but failed to bring home any runs. In the bottom of the first, Cantillo gave up a 2-run 2-out homer to Brent Rooker.

But, the next inning, the Guardians had runners at the corners with no outs, and then made two consecutive outs. Luckily, Cleveland’s own Chase DeLauter rocketed a double into right that the Athletics’ right fielder, Colby Thomas, misplayed, leading to 2 Guardians runs. Chase rakes.

#GuardsBall pic. twitter. com/ixQpZiLUgz — Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) May 2, 2026 In the fourth, Cantillo gave up a 2-rbi single down the line to Zack Gelof.