The game was moving quickly to start, with both sides getting on base but ultimately not crossing home. In the bottom of the third with two outs, Steven Kwan hit a clean double, his 100th career double, to left to put him in scoring position. He didn't have to hustle to cross home, Daniel Schneemann hit a home run 408 feet to right center to put the Guards up by 2 in one swing.
That makes it a perfect time to actually look forward to next year. The team released its 2026 season schedule Tuesday, Aug. 26. The most notable date for Guardians fans look forward to? The unofficial national holiday of the home opener, which is slated for April 3 when they will open the home schedule with the Chicago Cubs, the second time they've played an opener against a National League team.
Cleveland Guardians have won nine of their last 11 games despite significant challenges, including the placement of Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz on leave related to an investigation into sports betting.