Cleveland Guardians defeat Athletics 14-6: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 2, 2026 · MLB · Cleveland Guardians 14, Athletics 6
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Athletics 14-6 on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Sutter Health Park. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 10.5, with 20 runs combined.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Athletics final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians won by 8 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Slade Cecconi (Cleveland Guardians): 5.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Austin Hedges (Cleveland Guardians): 3-for-5, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 3 runs.
- Jacob Lopez (Athletics): 5.1 innings, 6 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Shea Langeliers (Athletics): 3-for-5, 2 home runs, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Cleveland Guardians vs. Athletics?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 8 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Athletics -1.5.
Did Cleveland Guardians vs. Athletics go over or under the total?
The game went over: 20 runs combined against a closing total of 10.5, over by 9.5.
The total opened at 10 and closed at 10.5.
Cleveland Guardians and Athletics betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 18-16 in the 2026 regular season (9-7 at home, 9-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 14 of 29 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 13 times. That made it three straight wins for the Cleveland Guardians.
This result left the Athletics 17-16 in the 2026 regular season (7-8 at home, 10-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 16 times. That made it two straight losses for the Athletics.
What's next for Cleveland Guardians and Athletics?
Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Athletics on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Next for the Athletics: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026.