Messick shines as Guardians top Angels 4-2 in Anaheim
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Parker Messick pitched six innings of one-run ball as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Monday night in Anaheim. Austin Hedges contributed a two-run home run, while Jo Adell recorded a go-ahead single against his former team. Messick improved to 10-8, striking out four and extending his streak of starts allowing two or fewer runs to nine. Cleveland has now won five consecutive games, narrowing the gap to 2.5 games behind division-leading Chicago in the AL Central. The Guardians' next matchup features Gavin Williams on the mound against the Angels' Walbert Ureña.
- •Messick allowed one run in six innings with four strikeouts.
- •Hedges hit a two-run home run to boost the Guardians' offense.
- •Adell's single broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning.
- •Cleveland has won five straight games.
- •Guardians face Angels again with Williams starting Tuesday night.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Angels. Red-hot Cleveland completes sweep of Los Angeles
- 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Offense Battles for the Victory
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Angels. Cleveland beats Los Angeles to run win streak to 5
- 4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Messick throws 6 strong innings and Hedges hits 2-run homer as Guardians beat Angels 4-2
"Parker Messick pitched six innings of one-run ball and Austin Hedges hit a two-run homer in the Cleveland Guardians’ 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Jo Adell hit a go-ahead single for the Guardians against his former team. Messick (10-8) gave up three hits, struck out four and walked one while extending to nine his string of consecutive starts with two or fewer runs allowed.
"Travis Bazzana drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth and the Cleveland Guardians rallied to complete a series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.
"Austin Hedges slammed a two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, Aug. 24, in Anaheim, Calif.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 11:40 PMGuardians score vs. Angels. Red-hot Cleveland completes sweep of Los Angeles
Travis Bazzana drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth and the Cleveland Guardians rallied to complete a series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels.
- Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 5:13 AMCleveland Offense Battles for the Victory
Cleveland Guardians 8 - Los Angeles Angels 6
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:11 AMGuardians score vs. Angels. Cleveland beats Los Angeles to run win streak to 5
Austin Hedges slammed a two-run home run and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, Aug. 24, in Anaheim, Calif.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:51 AMMessick throws 6 strong innings and Hedges hits 2-run homer as Guardians beat Angels 4-2
Parker Messick pitched six innings of one-run ball and Austin Hedges hit a two-run homer in the Cleveland Guardians’ 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Jo Adell hit a go-ahead single for the Guardians against his former team. Messick (10-8) gave up three hits, struck out four and walked one while extending to nine his string of consecutive starts with two or fewer runs allowed.
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