CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians (25-22) conclude a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds (24-22) and former manager Terry Francona on Sunday, May 17.
The Reds won the opening game 7-6 on Friday, May 15 and the Guardians won the second game 7-4 on Saturday, May 16.
The Guardians are in first place in the American League Central Division and the Reds are tied with the Pittsburgh Pirates for last place in the National League Central Division.
This is the first three-game series between the Guardians and the Reds this season. The second three-game series is in Cincinnati from July 27-29.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a single during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: JJ Bleday #22 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates after scoring on a bases loaded walk during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Tyler Stephenson #37 of the Cincinnati Reds hits an RBI sacrifice fly ball during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Tanner Bibee #28 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Andrew Abbott #41 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) throws to first base in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) reacts after walking in a run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) throws the ball to the infield in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) reacts after his double in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) scores in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr (15) runs on the field in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field.
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.1 / 14
Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a single during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: José Ramírez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a single during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: JJ Bleday #22 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates with teammates after scoring on a bases loaded walk during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Tyler Stephenson #37 of the Cincinnati Reds hits an RBI sacrifice fly ball during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Tanner Bibee #28 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 15: Andrew Abbott #41 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) throws to first base in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) reacts after walking in a run in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) throws the ball to the infield in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) reacts after his double in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) scores in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Steven Kwan (38) makes a catch in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr (15) runs on the field in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field.
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Cincinnati Reds
May 15, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is 1:40 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Guardians game today?
The Guardians-Reds game is on Guardians TV.
Guardians lineup today vs. Reds
We’ll have this when it is announced.
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates his two-run double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) breaks his bat while grounding out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 11: Joey Cantillo #54 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 11: Wide receiver KC Concepcion of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Brent Suter (37) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images1 / 5
Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Los Angeles Angels
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates his two-run double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates his two-run double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Los Angeles Angels
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) breaks his bat while grounding out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Los Angeles Angels
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 11: Joey Cantillo #54 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Los Angeles Angels
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MAY 11: Wide receiver KC Concepcion of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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Cleveland Guardians home series vs. Los Angeles Angels
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Brent Suter (37) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Reds lineup today vs. Guardians
We’ll have this when it is announced.
Guardians vs. Reds starting pitchers
Right-handed pitcher Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.74 ERA) will take the mound for the Guardians and the Reds will counter with right-handed pitcher Brady Singer (2-3. 5.79 ERA).
American League Central Division standings
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1. Cleveland Guardians 25-22 .532 —
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2. Chicago White Sox 23-22 .511 1.0
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3. Minnesota Twins 20-26 .435 4.5
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3. Detroit Tigers 20-26 .435 4.5
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5. Kansas City Royals 19-27 .413 5.5
Guardians vs. Tigers pitching probables
The Guardians will travel to Detroit to meet the Tigers for a four-game series from May 18-21.
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May 18 at 6:40 p.m. – Guardians RHP Slade Cecconi (2-4, 5.60) vs. Tigers LHP Framber Valdez (2-2, 4.32)
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May 19 at 6:40 p.m. – Guardians LHP Parker Messick (5-1, 2.35) vs. Tigers RHP Keider Montero (2-3, 3.65)
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May 20 at 6:40 p.m. – Guardians RHP Tanner Bibee (0-6, 4.15) vs. TBD
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May 21 at 1:10 p.m. – Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo (3-1, 3.40) vs. Tigers RHP Casey Mize (2-2, 2.43)
Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Michael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal.
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