Guardians Face Dodgers with Allard on the Mound

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Guardians will start Kolby Allard in a spot start today against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal rubber match of the series at Progressive Field.

The game is set for 1:10 p.m. ET, with broadcasts available on CLEGuardians.TV, WTAM 1100 AM, and WARF 1350 AM (Spanish).

Allard has a strong start this season, holding a 2-0 record with a 1.50 ERA. He will face veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who is still seeking his first win of the year with a 0-0 record and a 7.50 ERA.

The Guardians currently sit at 29-25, ranking third in their division. In contrast, the Dodgers lead with a record of 34-21. The Guardians have scored 216 runs and allowed 236 in the season thus far, while the Dodgers have an impressive run total of 310, conceding just 242.

Manager Terry Francona has released the batting order for the Guardians as follows: Steven Kwan in left field, Angel Martínez as designated hitter, José Ramírez at first base, Carlos Santana at shortstop, Gabriel Arias in right field, Jhonkensy Noel at third base, Will Wilson at second base, Daniel Schneemann catching, and Allard pitching.

The Dodgers lineup includes one of MLB’s top players, Shohei Ohtani, along with Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, making for a challenging opponent for the Guardians.

This game marks a critical moment for both teams, as they look to solidify their standings in a competitive league.