Cleveland Guardians defeat Athletics 8-5: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, May 1, 2026 · MLB · Cleveland Guardians 8, Athletics 5
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 8-5 on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 13 runs combined.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians trailed by 2 runs after one inning. They led 5-4 after five innings. They outscored the Athletics 3-1 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Joey Cantillo (Cleveland Guardians): 4.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Rhys Hoskins (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- J.T. Ginn (Athletics): 4.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Brent Rooker (Athletics): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Guardians vs. Athletics?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
Did Cleveland Guardians vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 3.5.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Athletics odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Cleveland Guardians at -118 and the Athletics at -102. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cleveland Guardians a 52% favorite. The Cleveland Guardians won as the favorite at -118: $84.75 profit on a $100 bet.
Cleveland Guardians and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 17-16 in the 2026 regular season (9-7 at home, 8-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 13 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 13 times. That made it two straight wins for the Cleveland Guardians.
This result left the Athletics 17-15 in the 2026 regular season (7-7 at home, 10-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 30 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 16 times.
What's next for Cleveland Guardians and Athletics?
Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Athletics on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Next for the Athletics: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Saturday, May 2, 2026.