New York Yankees defeat Cleveland Guardians 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Jun 9, 2026 · MLB · New York Yankees 3, Cleveland Guardians 2
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 5 runs combined.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The New York Yankees won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Gerrit Cole (New York Yankees): 4.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Spencer Jones (New York Yankees): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Slade Cecconi (Cleveland Guardians): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Jose Ramirez (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-5, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at New York Yankees -1.5.
Did New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 3.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Yankees at -123 and the Cleveland Guardians at +102. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New York Yankees a 53% favorite. The New York Yankees won as the favorite at -123: $81.30 profit on a $100 bet.
New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Yankees 40-26 in the 2026 regular season (19-12 at home, 21-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 31 of 64 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 28 times and under 33 times, with 3 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the New York Yankees.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 37-32 in the 2026 regular season (17-16 at home, 20-16 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 32 of 64 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 33 times and under 31 times. That made it three straight losses for the Cleveland Guardians.
What's next for New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the New York Yankees: at the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: the New York Yankees at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.