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Cleveland sits at .500 and needs wins to stay relevant in the AL Central race, while the Mets are trying to build something out of a difficult season. That tension — one team fighting for position, the other fighting for pride — makes for a compelling afternoon of baseball.

Tanner Bibee takes the mound for Cleveland with a 3.81 ERA and 100 strikeouts, a pitcher capable of controlling a game when his stuff is working. Opposite him, the Mets counter with a lineup that has shown some life lately, going 5-5 over their last ten games. Francisco Alvarez (.255, 12 HR, 27 RBI) gives New York a legitimate middle-of-the-order threat, and A.J. Ewing (.265, 7 HR, 28 RBI) has been one of the more consistent bats in a lineup that has needed contributors to step up.

For Cleveland, Chase DeLauter (100 hits, 55 RBI) has been a steady presence in the lineup, and Brayan Rocchio (.259, 9 HR, 50 RBI, 100 hits) brings both contact and pop. The Guardians have the talent to pull away — the question is whether they can convert opportunities when they arise.

New York Mets at Cleveland Guardians Game Information

Game Date: August 05, 2026
Game Time: 06:40 PM ET
TV Channel: SportsNet NY, Cleveland Guardians, and MLB.TV – Cleveland Guardians
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
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Live Updates

9:58 PM ET
Nathaniel Lowe grounds out to first base to Jared Young.
9:57 PM ET
Jo Adell pops out to second base to Marcus Semien.
9:54 PM ET
José Ramírez pinch-running for Chase DeLauter.
9:53 PM ET
Chase DeLauter walks.
9:51 PM ET
Steven Kwan pops out to shallow infield to Bo Bichette.
9:50 PM ET
Angel Genao placed on 2nd.
9:50 PM ET
Daniel Duarte (P) replaces Chayce McDermott (P).
9:48 PM ET
Jared Young called out on strikes.
9:47 PM ET
Carson Benge strikes out swinging.
9:44 PM ET
Bo Bichette singles to right field, tagged out at second, Jo Adell to Brayan Rocchio. Francisco Lindor scores.
9:43 PM ET
Francisco Lindor placed on 2nd.
9:42 PM ET
Matt Festa (P) replaces Cade Smith (P).
9:42 PM ET
Matt Festa (P) replaces Cade Smith (P).
9:41 PM ET
Angel Genao flies out to deep center field to Luis Robert.
9:40 PM ET
Patrick Bailey strikes out swinging.
9:37 PM ET
Angel Martínez out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Chayce McDermott to Jared Young. Brayan Rocchio to second.
9:36 PM ET
Brayan Rocchio walks.
9:34 PM ET
Luis Robert remains in the game as CF.
9:34 PM ET
A.J. Ewing switches from CF to LF.
9:32 PM ET
Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.
9:32 PM ET
A.J. Ewing reaches on error. Marcus Semien to second. Jorge Polanco to third. Jared Young scores. Fielding error by Brayan Rocchio.
9:31 PM ET
Marcus Semien walks.
9:28 PM ET
Jorge Polanco doubles to deep left field. Jared Young to third.
9:26 PM ET
Luis Robert strikes out swinging.
9:25 PM ET
Luis Robert pinch-hitting for Cristian Pache.
9:25 PM ET
Francisco Alvarez pops out to Angel Genao.
9:23 PM ET
Jared Young walks.
9:21 PM ET
Cade Smith (P) replaces Hunter Gaddis (P).
9:19 PM ET
Travis Bazzana lines out to left field to Cristian Pache.
9:19 PM ET
Nathaniel Lowe reaches on error to deep left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Cristian Pache.
9:16 PM ET
Jo Adell strikes out swinging.
9:14 PM ET
Chase DeLauter grounds out to second base, Marcus Semien to Jared Young.
9:10 PM ET
Chayce McDermott (P) replaces Dedniel Núñez (P).
9:09 PM ET
Carson Benge grounds out to first base, Travis Bazzana to Nathaniel Lowe.
9:07 PM ET
Bo Bichette hits into a force out to shallow infield, advances to 2nd. A.J. Ewing out at third.
9:05 PM ET
Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.
9:04 PM ET
A.J. Ewing doubles to deep right center field.
9:01 PM ET
Hunter Gaddis (P) replaces Craig Yoho (P).
8:59 PM ET
Steven Kwan strikes out on a foul tip.
8:57 PM ET
Angel Genao singles to left field. Patrick Bailey to second. Angel Martínez scores.
8:56 PM ET
Patrick Bailey singles to right field. Angel Martínez to third. Brayan Rocchio scores.
8:54 PM ET
Angel Martínez singles to center field. Brayan Rocchio to second.
8:53 PM ET
Brayan Rocchio hits into a force out to second base. Nathaniel Lowe out at second.
8:51 PM ET
Travis Bazzana strikes out swinging.
8:50 PM ET
Nathaniel Lowe reaches on error. Fielding error by Jared Young.
8:49 PM ET
Dedniel Núñez (P) replaces Jefry Yan (P).
8:49 PM ET
Cristian Pache (LF) replaces Brett Baty (LF), batting 7th.
8:46 PM ET
Marcus Semien grounds out to shallow infield, Travis Bazzana to Nathaniel Lowe.
8:45 PM ET
Jorge Polanco lines out to deep right field to Jo Adell.
8:41 PM ET
Jo Adell hits into a force out to shallow infield. Steven Kwan out at second.
8:44 PM ET
Brett Baty lines out to deep right field to Jo Adell.
8:43 PM ET
Craig Yoho (P) replaces Erik Sabrowski (P).
8:43 PM ET
Angel Martínez remains in the game as LF.
8:43 PM ET
Steven Kwan switches from LF to CF.
8:41 PM ET
Jo Adell hits into a force out to shallow infield. Steven Kwan out at second.
8:39 PM ET
Chase DeLauter strikes out swinging.
8:36 PM ET
Steven Kwan walks. Angel Genao to second. Patrick Bailey to third.
8:34 PM ET
Angel Genao singles to center field. Patrick Bailey to second.
8:33 PM ET
Patrick Bailey singles to left field.
8:32 PM ET
Angel Martínez called out on strikes.
8:30 PM ET
Angel Martínez pinch-hitting for Petey Halpin.
8:30 PM ET
Jefry Yan (P) replaces Christian Scott (P).
8:28 PM ET
Francisco Alvarez called out on strikes.
8:27 PM ET
Francisco Alvarez called out on strikes.
8:25 PM ET
Jared Young triples to deep left field.
8:24 PM ET
Erik Sabrowski (P) replaces Tanner Bibee (P).
8:22 PM ET
Carson Benge homers to right field.
8:21 PM ET
Bo Bichette grounds out to second base, Travis Bazzana to Nathaniel Lowe.
8:19 PM ET
Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.
8:16 PM ET
Brayan Rocchio lines out to right field to Carson Benge.
8:14 PM ET
Travis Bazzana strikes out swinging.
8:12 PM ET
Nathaniel Lowe singles to right field. Chase DeLauter to third. Steven Kwan scores. Angel Genao scores.
8:11 PM ET
Jo Adell strikes out on a foul tip.
8:08 PM ET
Chase DeLauter walks. Steven Kwan to second. Angel Genao to third.
8:06 PM ET
Steven Kwan singles to left field. Angel Genao to second.
8:04 PM ET
Angel Genao singles to shallow left field.
8:01 PM ET
A.J. Ewing strikes out on a foul tip.
8:00 PM ET
Marcus Semien grounds out to shortstop, Angel Genao to Nathaniel Lowe.
7:58 PM ET
Jorge Polanco strikes out swinging.
7:55 PM ET
Patrick Bailey strikes out swinging.
7:54 PM ET
Petey Halpin called out on strikes.
7:51 PM ET
Brayan Rocchio grounds out to shallow infield to Jared Young. Travis Bazzana to second.
7:48 PM ET
Travis Bazzana singles to left field. Nathaniel Lowe to third. Jo Adell scores.
7:48 PM ET
Nathaniel Lowe doubles to deep left center field. Jo Adell to third.
7:45 PM ET
Jo Adell walks.
7:41 PM ET
Brett Baty flies out to deep center field to Petey Halpin.
7:39 PM ET
Francisco Alvarez strikes out swinging.
7:38 PM ET
Jared Young doubles to right field. Carson Benge scores.
7:36 PM ET
Carson Benge reaches on error to shallow left field, advances to 2nd. Fielding error by Angel Genao. Throwing error by Angel Genao.
7:33 PM ET
Bo Bichette strikes out swinging.
7:30 PM ET
Chase DeLauter grounds out to shallow infield to Jared Young.
7:27 PM ET
Steven Kwan strikes out swinging.
7:25 PM ET
Angel Genao singles to right center field.
7:24 PM ET
Patrick Bailey flies out to right field to Carson Benge.
7:21 PM ET
Francisco Lindor pops out to Patrick Bailey.
7:19 PM ET
A.J. Ewing strikes out swinging.
7:18 PM ET
Marcus Semien pops out to shallow right field to Travis Bazzana.
7:17 PM ET
Jorge Polanco homers to right field.
7:16 PM ET
Brett Baty homers to center field.
7:13 PM ET
Petey Halpin pops out to shallow left field to Bo Bichette.
7:09 PM ET
Brayan Rocchio hit by pitch.
7:09 PM ET
Travis Bazzana strikes out swinging.
7:08 PM ET
Nathaniel Lowe strikes out on a foul tip.
7:05 PM ET
Francisco Alvarez called out on strikes.
7:02 PM ET
Jared Young lines out to deep center field to Petey Halpin.
6:59 PM ET
Carson Benge called out on strikes.
6:55 PM ET
Jo Adell flies out to right field to Carson Benge.
6:54 PM ET
Chase DeLauter lines out to deep left field to Brett Baty.
6:52 PM ET
Steven Kwan grounds out to shallow infield, Francisco Lindor to Jared Young.
6:49 PM ET
Bo Bichette strikes out swinging.
6:46 PM ET
Francisco Lindor strikes out swinging.
6:44 PM ET
A.J. Ewing grounds out to second base, Travis Bazzana to Nathaniel Lowe.

Game Preview

Cleveland sits three games back in the AL Central at 57-57, and every game at this point of the season carries real weight in a division race that remains within reach. A loss here tightens the margin further; a win keeps the Guardians in striking distance. The Mets, 20.5 games back, are playing for development and competitive pride rather than a postseason spot — but they arrive having split their last ten games evenly, which means they are capable of making things difficult for a team that cannot afford to give games away.

Cleveland Guardians Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 57-57
Home Record: 28-29
Away Record: 29-28
Division Record: 17-13
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .500

New York Mets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 48-66
Home Record: 25-34
Away Record: 23-32
Division Record: 7-18
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .421

Stat Leaders

Cleveland Guardians (57-57, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Jo Adell, 0.500
RBI Leader: Chase DeLauter, 55 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Manzardo, 13 HR
Runs Leader: José Ramírez, 48 Runs
Hits Leader: Chase DeLauter, 100 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: José Ramírez, 27 SB
ERA Leader: Colin Holderman, 1.65 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Gavin Williams, 178 K
Wins Leader: Gavin Williams, 11 W
Saves Leader: Cade Smith, 30 SV

New York Mets (48-66, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Juan Soto, 0.283
RBI Leader: Bo Bichette, 54 RBI
Home Run Leader: Juan Soto, 21 HR
Runs Leader: Carson Benge, 56 Runs
Hits Leader: Bo Bichette, 115 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Carson Benge, 17 SB
ERA Leader: Daniel Duarte, 1.35 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Nolan McLean, 148 K
Wins Leader: Nolan McLean, 7 W
Saves Leader: Devin Williams, 16 SV

What to Watch For

Bibee (4-11, 3.81 ERA) presents an interesting case: his ERA suggests a pitcher performing better than his win total indicates, and a strong outing against a Mets lineup that has struggled for consistency could help him begin to correct that record. The Guardians’ offense will need to support him — Cleveland left 11 runners on base in their previous meeting with New York and went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, a performance that cost them dearly. José Ramírez (48 runs, 27 stolen bases) remains the engine of this lineup, and his ability to manufacture runs will be critical if the offense stalls again.

On the Mets’ side, Alvarez (.255, 12 HR, 27 RBI) is the bat most likely to change the complexion of a game with one swing. Marcus Semien (.210, 12 HR, 35 RBI) adds another power threat, and Carson Benge (56 runs, 17 stolen bases) gives New York a disruptive presence at the top of the order. Juan Soto and Mark Vientos are both sidelined — Soto on the 10-day IL with a calf injury, Vientos on the 10-day IL with a hand injury — which opens the door for others to carry the offensive load and make a case for themselves.

Cleveland Guardians Injury Report

Shawn Armstrong – Leg (D60) – The Cleveland Guardians transferred RHP Shawn Armstrong to the 60-day injured list due to left calf strain.

New York Mets Injury Report

Juan Soto – Calf (D10) – The New York Mets placed OF Juan Soto on the 10-day injured list due to left calf strain.
Cionel Pérez – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed LHP Cionel Pérez on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain.
Tylor Megill – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Tylor Megill on the 60-day injured list due to an elbow injury.
Justin Hagenman – Rib (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Justin Hagenman on the 60-day injured list due to a rib fracture.
Mark Vientos – Hand (D10) – The New York Mets placed INF Mark Vientos on the 10-day injured list with a right hand fracture.
Austin Warren – Forearm (D15) – The New York Mets placed RHP Austin Warren on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Reed Garrett – Elbow (D60) – The New York Mets placed RHP Reed Garrett on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation.

Cleveland Guardians Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 06, 2026 vs New York Mets
August 07, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 08, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 09, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
August 11, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
August 12, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
August 13, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
August 14, 2026 vs San Diego Padres
August 15, 2026 vs San Diego Padres

New York Mets Upcoming 2026 Schedule

August 05, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
August 06, 2026 at Cleveland Guardians
August 07, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
August 08, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
August 09, 2026 at Pittsburgh Pirates
August 10, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 11, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 12, 2026 at Atlanta Braves
August 14, 2026 vs Washington Nationals
August 15, 2026 vs Washington Nationals

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• August 07, 2026 — Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox | 07:40 PM ET
• August 08, 2026 — Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox | 07:15 PM ET
• August 09, 2026 — Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox | 02:10 PM ET
• August 11, 2026 — Cleveland Guardians at Detroit Tigers | 06:40 PM ET

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