Game result and context
Guardians Defeat Giants 8-1
Cleveland improved to 61-65 with an 8-1 win against the 51-74 San Francisco Giants, powered by Jo Adell's three-run home run and six total RBIs.
Final result
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-1 on August 18, 2026. Cleveland scored three runs in the first inning, two in the second, two in the fourth, and one in the seventh. San Francisco scored their lone run in the second inning.
Key performances
Jo Adell led the Guardians with three hits, including a three-run home run, and finished with six RBIs. José Ramírez added three hits and scored two runs, while Angel Martínez contributed one hit and one RBI. Foster Griffin earned the win, pitching 6.0 innings with six strikeouts and one earned run allowed.
For the Giants, Bryce Eldridge hit a solo home run. Trent Harris pitched 2.0 innings in relief, striking out five batters while allowing no earned runs.
Season and playoff context
Following the game, the Cleveland Guardians hold a 61-65 record, placing them third in their division and 1.0 game back in the wild card race. The San Francisco Giants fall to 51-74, ranking fourth in their division and 16.0 games back in the wild card standings.
Series context
This game was the first of a three-game regular season series.
Official game sources
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