Padres and Guardians begin weekend series in Cleveland on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
The San Diego Padres face off against the Cleveland Guardians starting Friday at 7:10 PM ET. The Padres hold a record of 65-57 with a +1 run differential, winning 16 of their last 25 games since the All-Star Break. In contrast, the Guardians have struggled with a record of 59-63 and are 8-17 in their last 25 games. The series kicks off with matchups featuring pitchers including RHP Williams and RHP King.
- •Padres are 16-9 since the All-Star Break.
- •Guardians have lost 17 of their last 25 games.
- •Friday's opener features Williams (Padres) vs. King (Guardians).
- •Padres ranked 19th in wRC+ and 26th in starting pitcher ERA.
- •Guardians ranked 22nd in wRC+ and 7th in starting pitcher ERA.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Series Preview: Padres at Guardians
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