Dodgers vs Cleveland Guardians Match Player Stats (April 01, 2026)
It wasn’t the star-studded Dodgers offense that controlled the night at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday — it was a Cleveland starter who made one of baseball’s deepest lineups look completely ordinary. In front of 45,556 fans, the Guardians ran their game plan to near-perfection and left with a clean win.
The Dodgers vs Cleveland Guardians Match played on April 01, 2026 came down to one core stat: 10 strikeouts from a single pitcher in just 7 innings. Two Guardians home runs in key moments, and an LA offense that struck out 12 times — that’s the full story of this night.
Game Information — Dodger Stadium Showdown
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, April 01, 2026 |
| Start Time | 5:20 a.m. Local |
| Game Duration | 2 hours, 27 minutes |
| Venue | Dodger Stadium |
| Final Score | Guardians 4, Dodgers 1 |
| Attendance | 45,556 |
| TV Coverage | MLB.TV |
| Home Plate Umpire | Quinn Wolcott |
| 1st Base Umpire | Ramon De Jesus |
| 2nd Base Umpire | Paul Clemons |
| 3rd Base Umpire | Adrian Johnson |
| Winning Pitcher | G. Williams (1-1) |
| Losing Pitcher | Y. Yamamoto (1-1) |
Cleveland Dominated, LA Struggled — Full Team Performance Recap
Cleveland Guardians — Elite Pitching Backed by Clutch Power Hitting
Garrett Williams was the engine of this entire win — 7.0 innings, 2 hits allowed, 0 earned runs, 10 strikeouts, throwing 85 pitches (55 for strikes). You simply don’t get that kind of outing and lose. José Ramírez powered the offense with a home run and 2 RBIs, while Gabriel Arias added a solo shot in the 8th to close the door for good.
What made Cleveland’s performance stand out was their zero-error night combined with Williams’ lockdown efficiency. The Guardians are quietly building a reputation in 2026 as a team that punches above its payroll — you can follow their season-long trends through this complete breakdown of 2026 AL team pitching and offensive performance data to see how this game fits the bigger picture.
Los Angeles Dodgers — Big Names, Zero Answers for Williams
The Dodgers brought star power into this one — and it meant nothing. Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-3 with 2 strikeouts, Kyle Tucker went 0-for-4, and Mookie Betts couldn’t get anything going either. Andy Pages was LA’s lone bright spot, going 3-for-3, but the rest of the lineup went cold.
Freddie Freeman’s solo home run in the 9th inning gave the Dodgers something to talk about — but it was a consolation punch in a game already decided. Twelve team strikeouts at home, against a road starter, is a number that deserves an honest conversation in that Dodgers dugout. For anyone who has been following how the Dodgers game results and player stat lines have trended, this one was a clear outlier offensively.
Inning-by-Inning Score Breakdown — Where This Game Was Actually Won
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Guardians | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
Injury Report
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Expected Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAD | Brock Stewart | RP | 15-Day-IL | Shoulder – Surgery | 2026-04-10 |
| LAD | Landon Knack | SP | 15-Day-IL | Chest – Strain | 2026-04-10 |
| LAD | Brusdar Graterol | RP | 15-Day-IL | Shoulder – Surgery | 2026-05-01 |
| LAD | Gavin Stone | SP | 60-Day-IL | Shoulder – Inflammation | 2026-05-22 |
| LAD | Enrique Hernandez | 1B | 60-Day-IL | Elbow – Surgery | 2026-05-24 |
| CLE | Chase DeLauter | RF | Day-To-Day | Foot – Bruise | 2026-04-03 |
| CLE | George Valera | RF | 10-Day-IL | Calf – Strain | 2026-04-04 |
| CLE | Hunter Gaddis | RP | 15-Day-IL | Forearm – Strain | 2026-04-10 |
| CLE | Andrew Walters | RP | 15-Day-IL | Lat – Surgery | 2026-05-01 |
| CLE | Carlos Hernandez | RP | Out | Leg – Surgery | 2026-05-01 |
Guardians vs Dodgers Full Numbers
| Statistic | Cleveland Guardians | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| At Bats (AB) | 30 | 29 |
| Runs (R) | 4 | 1 |
| Hits (H) | 6 | 5 |
| Errors (E) | 0 | 1 |
| Home Runs (HR) | 2 | 1 |
| RBI | 3 | 1 |
| Walks / BB (Batting) | 3 | 3 |
| Strikeouts — Batting (K) | 5 | 12 |
| Innings Pitched | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Hits Allowed | 5 | 6 |
| Runs Allowed | 1 | 4 |
| Earned Runs Allowed (ER) | 1 | 4 |
| Walks Allowed (BB) | 3 | 3 |
| Strikeouts — Pitching (K) | 12 | 5 |
| Home Runs Allowed (HR) | 1 | 2 |
| Pitch Count — Strikes | 126–83 | 148–93 |
Cleveland Guardians Batting Statistics
| Hitter | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kwan LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .259 | .333 | .296 |
| Angel Martinez RF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .333 | .267 |
| José Ramírez 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .200 | .321 |
| Kyle Manzardo DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .083 | .185 | .083 |
| Rhys Hoskins 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .286 | .444 | .429 |
| Bo Naylor C | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .158 | .200 | .158 |
| D. Schneemann CF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | .222 | .389 |
| Gabriel Arias SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .105 | .150 | .263 |
| Brayan Rocchio 2B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | .360 | .250 |
| TEAM | 30 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — |
José Ramírez was the offensive backbone of this win — a clutch 2-RBI night with a home run included. Cleveland’s lineup didn’t pile up hits, but the ones that mattered came in key spots, which is exactly how playoff-caliber teams operate on the road.
Cleveland Guardians Pitching Statistics
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Williams (W, 1-1) | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 85-55 | 2.25 |
| S. Armstrong | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19-12 | 2.70 |
| E. Sabrowski (H, 4) | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 0.00 |
| C. Smith | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19-13 | 9.00 |
| TEAM | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 126-83 | — |
Williams’ 85-pitch outing with 10 punchouts and just 2 hits allowed through 7 frames is the kind of line that defines a winning streak. The bullpen wobbled slightly — C. Smith conceded Freeman’s solo shot in the 9th — but by then, Cleveland had already sealed the result.
Los Angeles Dodgers Batting Statistics
| Hitter | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | AVG | OBP | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani DH | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .167 | .423 | .167 |
| Kyle Tucker RF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .174 | .240 | .217 |
| Mookie Betts SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .136 | .240 | .318 |
| Freddie Freeman 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .208 | .240 | .375 |
| Will Smith C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .200 | .200 | .500 |
| Max Muncy 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | .444 | .500 |
| Teoscar Hernández LF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .238 | .238 | .238 |
| Andy Pages CF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .429 | .429 | .619 |
| A. Freeland 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | .333 | .750 |
| TEAM | 29 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — |
Twelve team strikeouts with a lineup that includes Ohtani, Tucker, and Betts is a number that simply can’t be brushed aside. Andy Pages’ 2-hit effort and Freddie Freeman’s solo homer were the only real highlights from an LA offense that looked completely lost against Williams’ fastball-heavy approach.
Los Angeles Dodgers Pitching Statistics
| Pitcher | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | PC-ST | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto (L, 1-1) | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 87-52 | 3.00 |
| W. Klein | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 35-20 | 2.45 |
| T. Scott | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9-8 | 3.38 |
| B. Treinen | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17-13 | 0.00 |
| TEAM | 9.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 148-93 | — |
Yamamoto’s 6-inning, 2-earned-run start wasn’t a disaster on paper, but giving up Gabriel Arias’ solo shot in the 3rd set the tone early. T. Scott’s entrance in the 8th — where Ramírez took him deep with a runner on — was the real back-breaker for the Dodgers’ relief corps. Readers who follow 2026 MLB West pitching staff performance and weekly rotation updates will notice this Yamamoto start fits a trend worth watching as his spring consistency gets tested.
Side-by-Side Stat Breakdown — What the Numbers Actually Say About This Matchup
| Category | Cleveland Guardians | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| At Bats (AB) | 30 | 29 |
| Runs Scored (R) | 4 | 1 |
| Total Hits (H) | 6 | 5 |
| Errors (E) | 0 | 1 |
| Home Runs (HR) | 2 | 1 |
| RBI | 3 | 1 |
| Walks — Batting (BB) | 3 | 3 |
| Strikeouts — Batting (K) | 5 | 12 |
| Innings Pitched | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Hits Allowed | 5 | 6 |
| Runs Allowed | 1 | 4 |
| Earned Runs Allowed | 1 | 4 |
| Walks Allowed — Pitching | 3 | 3 |
| Strikeouts — Pitching (K) | 12 | 5 |
| Home Runs Allowed | 1 | 2 |
| Total Pitch Count — Strikes | 126-83 | 148-93 |
| Team Errors | 0 | 1 |
| Team Left on Base (LOB) | 3 | 4 |
The strikeout gap — 12 for LA vs 5 for Cleveland — tells the entire story of this game in one row. Cleveland’s pitching staff punched out batters at more than double the rate, while the Dodgers’ offense generated just 5 hits and went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position. This wasn’t a close game that went the wrong way — it was a controlled road win from the first pitch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Dodgers vs Cleveland Guardians game on April 1, 2026?
The Cleveland Guardians won the game 4–1 at Dodger Stadium. Garrett Williams led the performance with 10 strikeouts, while José Ramírez and Gabriel Arias added home runs.
What were Garrett Williams’ pitching stats in this game?
Garrett Williams earned the win with 7.0 innings pitched. He allowed 2 hits, 0 earned runs, and 3 walks while striking out 10 batters on 85 pitches. His ERA improved to 2.25 after this game.
How did Shohei Ohtani perform against the Guardians on April 1?
Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-3 with 1 walk and 2 strikeouts. He was unable to get a hit as Cleveland’s pitching kept him under control throughout the game.
Who hit home runs in the Guardians vs Dodgers April 1 game?
Gabriel Arias hit a solo home run in the 3rd inning, and José Ramírez added a two-run homer in the 8th for Cleveland. Freddie Freeman hit a home run for the Dodgers in the 9th inning.
How many strikeouts did the Dodgers have as a team in this game?
The Dodgers recorded 12 strikeouts as a team. Will Smith had 3 strikeouts, while Ohtani, Muncy, Hernández, and Freeland each had 2.
Who was the losing pitcher for the Dodgers in the April 1 matchup?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the loss. He pitched 6.0 innings, allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits with 2 strikeouts and 1 walk on 87 pitches.
What was the attendance at Dodger Stadium for the April 1, 2026 game?
The game had an attendance of 45,556 fans at Dodger Stadium. Despite strong crowd support, the Dodgers could not secure a win.
Where can I watch this game or find the full box score online?
The game was broadcast on MLB.TV. You can find the full box score and detailed stats in the article above.
Conclusion
The Cleveland Guardians delivered a complete and disciplined performance, powered by Garrett Williams’ dominant pitching and timely home runs. In contrast, the Dodgers’ star-heavy lineup struggled to find rhythm, striking out 12 times in a rare off night. Key moments in the 3rd and 8th innings ultimately decided the game, highlighting Cleveland’s efficiency. This matchup clearly showed how elite pitching can neutralize even the strongest offenses.
