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Guardians secure 10,000th win with 6-1 victory over Padres

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:48 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Guardians secure 10,000th win with 6-1 victory over Padres

Summary

The Cleveland Guardians achieved their 10,000th win by defeating the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Saturday night. Joey Cantillo and three relievers combined on a one-hitter, with Cantillo allowing just one hit in six innings. José Ramírez contributed with an RBI, marking his return to form after a hand surgery. The Guardians jumped to a 4-1 lead in the fifth inning on a double by Steven Kwan and Ramírez's sacrifice fly. They added two more runs in the seventh, capitalizing on defensive errors by the Padres. Cleveland is aiming to improve its playoff positioning as it faces San Diego in the series finale.

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By the Numbers

•Cleveland's win marks its 10,000th victory overall.
•Joey Cantillo pitched six innings, allowing only one hit.
•José Ramírez recorded an RBI, his first extra-base hit since surgery.
•Guardians scored four runs in the fifth to take the lead.
•Cleveland faces Padres again with Tanner Bibee starting.

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1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Cantillo, 3 relievers combine on 1-hitter, Guardians down Padres 6-1 for Cleveland's 10,000th win

What they're saying

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Joey Cantillo and three relievers combined on a one-hitter and José Ramírez had an RBI in one of his best games since undergoing hand surgery, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-1 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night. Cleveland became the third AL franchise to reach 10,000 victories, joining the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Cantillo (9-7) went six innings and cooled off the Padres, who had won six straight and 16 of 20 since July 24.
— Yahoo Sportsby TOM WITHERS

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