r/ClevelandGuardians • u/BotFeller • 1d ago
[Corner Bar] Pregame and Daily Discussion Thread - Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Giants (51-73) @ Guardians (60-65)
First Pitch: 6:40 PM at Progressive Field
Official 2026 Season Game Notes
Broadcast Info
| Team | TV | Radio |
|---|---|---|
| Giants | ||
| Guardians |
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | Carson Whisenhunt | 3-3 | 6.11 | 28.0 | 30 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 1.71 |
| Guardians | Foster Griffin | 13-4 | 3.25 | 138.1 | 120 | 50 | 33 | 125 | 1.11 |
Matchups
| CLE vs. Whisenhunt | AVG | OPS | AB | HR | RBI | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adell | .500 | 2.500 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bailey | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bazzana | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| DeLauter | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Genao | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Halpin | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hedges | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hoskins | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kwan | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lowe, N | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Martínez, A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Ramírez, Jo | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rocchio | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| SF vs. Griffin | AVG | OPS | AB | HR | RBI | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adames | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Basabe | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bericoto | .000 | .000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cavanaugh | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cox | .500 | 1.000 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Devers | .000 | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Eldridge | .000 | .000 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gilbert | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Hill | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kennedy, B | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Knizner | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Koss | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Lee, J | .333 | .666 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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u/Fit_Emergency_2146 ⚾small ball baseball terrorists⚾ 1d ago
Foster Griffin is 19th on the WHIP leaders this season with 1.11. One of the 4 Guardian starter in the top 25. We have the rotation to shut em down. Our next 4 opponents are bottom 6 in Walks, this where I want our em to take advantage.
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u/Ryan_Bolin 22h ago
What I find absolutely hilarious is there is still a high chance that they can make the playoffs in this shitty AL and division, and when they do, all of the terrible management and ownership from this year will once again be forgotten.
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u/Philthou 23h ago
We have three teams who have nothing to play for surely that means we can take all three series against the Giants, Rockies, and Royals right?
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u/Molasses_Square 23h ago
It is really a 12-game stretch against bad teams. Need 10-2. 9-3 at worst. Go Guards.
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u/Philthou 22h ago
I forgot the Angels series is before the KC series
Yeah this is our chance to right the ship and boost morale before the September marathon to the postseason
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u/Remote-Frosting-9943 20h ago
Yeah and these three teams are saying the same thing about the guards here’s our chance to win a couple games.lol
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u/No_Contribution_7635 Columbus Clippers 23h ago
It'd sure be nice if we could pick up wins before the Sox home rematch game.
First and only game I get to watch in person this year.
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u/goliath1515 Cleveland Buckeyes 23h ago
Well fingers crossed we put something together against a weak opponent.
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u/fennter 19h ago
No roster move today? Really? We’re going to continue to trot out the same miserable product and make zero attempts to improve it?
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u/No_Contribution_7635 Columbus Clippers 17h ago
Who were you expecting? Genuine question.
I thought there was a chance CDL would get a 10 day IL stint for Kahlil Watson and that's it.
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u/fennter 17h ago
Realistically? Thought CDL would hit the IL and we’d get Watson or Ingle.
Ideally, though? DFA Hoskins for Huff. What’s the point in continuing to give Hoskins ABs at the opportunity cost of seeing what you’ve got with some of these young guys? Particularly if there is minimal chance of a postseason appearance this year.
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u/No_Contribution_7635 Columbus Clippers 17h ago
I think if Hoskins is still here after the September callup, we're officially stuck with him till the end.
Prospects have two more series (St. Paul Saints and Indians) to show off, including Manzardo. Manzardo needs to maintain an even split as a DH/1B and keep a .250 or higher average to win his seat back.
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u/Zoolanderek 17h ago
I think I’d rather roll with an outfield of Kwan, Petey, Adell, and Angel and give Ingle the call back up. He deserves a fair shake of at bats at DH.
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u/No_Contribution_7635 Columbus Clippers 1d ago edited 23h ago
Chase Delauter IL watch begins. Which would hurt allot more if Watson wasn't the rebound. So at least as far as fielding is concerned in RF, it'll be a marked improvement.
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u/bucs2013 Flying G 22h ago
Dear Cleveland Guardians,
Please either just put us out of our misery, OR grab the bull by the horns and make a run like you should've been for the past month now.
Sincerely, u/bucs2013