Cleveland to start Kolby Allard vs Los Angeles in bullpen game
CLEVELAND — The Guardians will throw a bullpen game against the Los Angeles Dodgers to cap the three-game series at Progressive Field.
Slade Cecconi was originally scheduled to take the mound, but he had his start day pushed back while dealing with a groin injury. In his place, Kolby Allard will open the game in what will effectively be a bullpen game.
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Follow along here for live score updates, analysis and highlights from Wednesday's game on May 28. Below is some pregame information.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Luis Garcia drops the ball while covering first base allowing Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez to reach on an error in the ninth inning, May 27, 2025, in Cleveland.
Guardians lineup vs Dodgers
Steven Kwan, LF
Angel Martinez, CF
Jose Ramirez, DH
Carlos Santana, 1B
Gabriel Arias, SS
Jhonkensy Noel, RF
Will Wilson, 3B
Daniel Schneemann, 2B
Austin Hedges, C
MLB standings: AL Central Division
The American League Central Division standings entering Wednesday, May 28:
Tigers 36-20
Twins 30-24
Guardians 29-25
Royals 29-27
White Sox 17-38
Guardians schedule | Upcoming games
The Guardians began a six-game homestand Monday night against the Dodgers. After a three-game set against L.A., Cleveland will welcome the Angels for a three-game weekend series. The Guardians then go on the road to play the Yankees in New York.
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Dodgers game?
Monday's game can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB's direct-to-consumer streaming subscription (CLEGuardians.TV) for $99.99 a season or $19.99 a month. And it'll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
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