CLEVELAND — The New York Yankees arrive in Cleveland for a Monday night matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. The game at Progressive Field marks the first meeting between the teams since their 2024 American League Championship Series clash.
New York enters the contest holding a 14-8 record, placing them first in the AL East. The Yankees have played well lately, securing wins in six of their previous seven games. Cleveland stands at 12-9 and sits second in the AL Central. The Guardians are on a three-game winning streak and own a 5-1 home record this season.
Right-hander Clarke Schmidt takes the mound for the Yankees. Schmidt holds an 0-0 record with a 4.76 ERA in his first start of the season. He pitched 5.2 innings in a recent win, allowing three earned runs. Schmidt finished last year with a 5-5 record over 16 starts. In four career outings against the Guardians, he has a 3-1 record and a 3.52 ERA.
Opposing Schmidt will be Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Williams carries a 1-1 record with a 4.58 ERA through four starts this season. Over 19.2 innings, he has allowed 10 earned runs and 10 walks while striking out 18 batters. His one career start against the Yankees resulted in a loss.
Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge remains a key offensive force for New York. Judge is batting .390 with seven homers and 25 RBI across 22 games. He registered multiple hits in recent games, including a three-RBI performance on Saturday. In 36 games against Cleveland, Judge has hit .254 with 10 homers and 22 RBI.
For Cleveland, left fielder Steven Kwan provides consistent offense. Kwan has recorded hits in nine of his last 10 games. He posted four multi-hit games during this stretch. In a recent series sweep of Pittsburgh, Kwan went 5-for-12. He has collected 13 hits and drawn nine walks in 18 career games against the Yankees.
The Yankees previously defeated the Guardians four games to one in the 2024 ALCS, a series notable for key performances including one by Juan Soto. New York has won six of the last seven overall meetings against Cleveland. More Yankees team news continues to focus on their strong start.
The starting lineups for Monday's Yankees Vs Guardians game feature key players for both sides. New York's lineup includes Austin Wells, Aaron Judge, and Cody Bellinger, among others. Cleveland's includes Steven Kwan, Jose Ramirez, and Nolan Jones. Full starting lineups are available.
First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET. Fans can find options for how to watch the Guardians play the Yankees with resources covering free MLB live stream options.
