May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates his two-run double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) breaks his bat while grounding out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Q&A
What was the score of the Guardians vs. Angels game on May 11?
The Guardians won the game against the Angels with a score of 7-2.
How many walks did the Guardians draw in their recent game?
The Guardians drew a season-high 10 walks in their game against the Angels.
Who did the Guardians play before facing the Angels?
Before facing the Angels, the Guardians played against the Minnesota Twins.
What were the results of the Guardians' games against the Twins?
The Guardians lost two games to the Twins, 2-1 in 11 innings and 5-4.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 11: Joey Cantillo #54 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 11: Wide receiver KC Concepcion of the NFL's Cleveland Browns throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Brent Suter (37) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates his two-run double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates his two-run double in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio (4) breaks his bat while grounding out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 11: Joey Cantillo #54 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 11: Wide receiver KC Concepcion of the NFL's Cleveland Browns throws the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
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May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Brent Suter (37) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
“We had some really good at-bats the first couple innings today, and to have big innings is always huge,” said Guardians rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana, who hit a two-run double in a five-run third inning. “We talked about it today, hitting with runners in scoring position. We've been getting on base a lot and we just got to continue to have a good plan and find a way to get those knocks when the opportunities come.
"So, that's going to be big for us throughout the year, winning a lot of games. It's going to come down to runners in scoring position, hitting, I think a lot, and in the playoffs.”
The Guardians benefitted from Angels pitchers Brent Suter, Jose Fermin and Kirby Yates not being at their best, and they also won despite Steven Kwan going 0-for-3 with two walks and Jose Ramirez going 0-for-5.
“Some days you have success, some days you don't,” said Bazzana, who also walked twice. “This is a game of ups and downs and a long season.”
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana throws to first to complete a double play as shortstop Brayan Rocchio looks on against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana throws to first to complete a double play as shortstop Brayan Rocchio looks on against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
“I think Rocchy’s first hit was the one that kind of was like, ‘OK, we can take a little breath now,’” Guardians acting manager Tony Arnerich said. “We talked about it earlier, just having those baserunners and those opportunities and these guys, a lot of young players learning how to compete at this level and to get those opportunities and fail, sometimes you learn a little bit and then come back the next time and get it done.
“And it was just a matter of time that we were going to start getting hits. We keep putting runners on base and walking like that, you're going to have some nights where you're going to get some hits like we did tonight.”
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) hits a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) hits a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) hits a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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May 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
The Guardians' five-run third started with a walk to Chase DeLauter and a ground out by Ramirez. Rhys Hoskins, Manzardo and David Fry followed with walks to force in DeLauter. Daniel Schneemann hit a two-run single to right and Bazzana added his two-run double to left-center.
“They're professional at-bats,” Arnerich said of Bazzana. “It's a quality at-bat. You can count on him for that, and that's what's going to keep him here for sure and he's going to continue to hit. … His ability to control the [strike] zone is what elite hitters do, and that's why it's so exciting to think about what he could do in this league. He's doing that at a very young age and very early time in his career to be able to come up here and do that and not get overexcited and try to do too much and want to prove himself with the bat.
"But, I think he's proven himself by the quality of his at-bats, and his ability to be disciplined at the plate is probably proving more to a lot of people than he thinks, and that's how you stay in this league.”
Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann hits a two-run single against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann hits a two-run single against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
Rocchio said “trying to be simple” at the plate is key.
“We had a tough game the last two days and today we came here thinking, 'be simple,'” Rocchio said. “We were doing our thing, taking good ABs and putting the ball in play. That’s our identity.”
The seven runs were more than enough for Guardians left-handed starter Joey Cantillo, who struck out four, walked one and allowed five hits over six scoreless innings.
“There's going to be tight games and there's going to be games where we get up in front like that, and I feel like it's huge,” Cantillo said. “It's good to see the boys do that and the offense flow like that. And, yeah, there's big pitches. Regardless of the score, you obviously want to stay locked in with everything and stay on the attack.”
Cleveland Guardians starter Joey Cantillo throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians starter Joey Cantillo throws a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
Cantillo (3-1, 2.98 ERA) escaped a jam with runners on second and third and two outs in the sixth when he got Nolan Schanuel to tap a ground ball in front of the plate that Fry fielded and threw to first to end the inning.
“That was as good as you can pitch right there,” Arnerich said. “He was attacking, minimizing pitches and getting him through six and getting to go through that lineup a third time. We talked about it earlier today, what a great opportunity for him, and he ran into some trouble there in that last inning and Schanuel had two hits off him already. So, it was a big moment for Joey to get him there in that situation.”
Matt Festa, Colin Holderman and Peyton Pallette each pitched an inning in relief as Arnerich earned his first win as acting manager with Stephen Vogt sidelined with an illness.
Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann rounds third base before scoring against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians' Daniel Schneemann rounds third base before scoring against the Los Angeles Angels on May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
“It's pretty cool,” Arnerich said of the win.” You think about growing up playing in the big leagues and I guess this is the next best thing is if you can coach in the big leagues and just have the opportunity to manage. Obviously, Vogter being sick isn’t ideal, but at the end of the day the players go play and you sit there and you watch the game, and there's some decisions to be made, but to be able to do that is cool for me and my family.
“We're a big baseball family. My grandfather growing up always told me about Joe Sewell, who's a Cleveland legend, and how much he didn't strike out. And he would remind us how much big leaguers strike out now. So, you get brought up in this game, and I'd like to think my family, my dad and my grandpa taught me about the history of the game. So to be able to have a night in the dugout where I'm the manager and get a W, yeah, it's pretty cool.”
Said Cantillo: “Tony's the man. So, make sure Vogter's feeling good and get him back in this building soon or whenever that is. But it's cool to see Tony get his first win. I think everyone loves him.”
Akron Beacon Journal sports writer Michael Beaven can be reached by email at mbeaven@thebeaconjournal.