Cleveland Guardians defeat Baltimore Orioles 4-2: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 · MLB · Baltimore Orioles 2, Cleveland Guardians 4
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 6 runs combined.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Shane Baz (Baltimore Orioles): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Pete Alonso (Baltimore Orioles): 1-for-4, 1 RBI.
- Parker Messick (Cleveland Guardians): 8.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 9 strikeouts.
- Jose Ramirez (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
Did Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 2.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Cleveland Guardians odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Baltimore Orioles at +113 and the Cleveland Guardians at -134. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cleveland Guardians a 55% favorite. The Cleveland Guardians won as the favorite at -134: $74.63 profit on a $100 bet.
Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Baltimore Orioles 9-10 in the 2026 regular season (6-6 at home, 3-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 6 of 17 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 7 times. That made it three straight losses for the Baltimore Orioles.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 11-9 in the 2026 regular season (5-2 at home, 6-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 7 of 15 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 7 times.
What's next for Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Baltimore Orioles: at the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, April 17, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the Baltimore Orioles at home on Friday, April 17, 2026.