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The host Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves met Aug. 16 in the middle game of a three-game series. Here's how it unfolded through our updates.
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Guardians recall LHP Tim Herrin, option LHP Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus before hosting Braves
The Cleveland Guardians have recalled left-hander Tim Herrin and optioned lefty Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus.
Right-hander Slade Cecconi, one of the reasons for the Guardians’ revival, took it on the chin for the second straight start. Cecconi (5-6, 4.50) allowed eight runs, six earned, on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings.
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Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
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SB Nation on MSNBraves News: Hurston Waldrep sharp, Ronald Acuña Jr. returns, and more
The Atlanta Braves won their third straight after Friday’s 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. With an impressive start from Hurston Waldrep and just enough offense, the Braves were able to get their 54th win of the 2025 campaign.