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Cleveland Guardians vs Milwaukee Brewers β Recap
February 21, 2026 Β· American Family Fields of Phoenix Β· View Preview
Game Recap
The Cleveland Guardians delivered a nine-run performance to defeat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-6, handing the league leaders a rare loss. Cleveland's bats maintained consistent pressure throughout the game, preventing the Brewers from gaining significant momentum. This offensive surge propelled the Guardians to a hard-fought road victory.
The Brewers mounted a strong offensive effort of their own, pushing across six runs. However, Cleveland consistently responded, keeping Milwaukee from taking control. The Guardians' largest offensive burst came in the fourth inning when they scored three runs, signaling their intent to challenge the Brewers' pitchers.
While the three-run fourth inning was Cleveland's biggest single frame, the game ultimately swung on their sustained offensive production across multiple innings. Nolan Jones proved instrumental in this effort, driving in four runs, including a crucial home run that underscored his impact at the plate. His contributions were vital in allowing Cleveland to build and maintain their lead against a strong Brewers lineup.
Ultimately, it was the Guardians' persistent scoring and timely hitting, particularly from Jones, that proved to be the difference, enabling them to outscore the formidable Brewers. Cleveland improved its record to 61-65 following the win, while Milwaukee now stands at 77-49.
Player of the Game
Turning Point
The game turned in the 4th inning, when the Cleveland Guardians scored 3 runs.
Pitching
| Pitcher | Team | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Cantillo |
|
1.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13.50 |
| Ryan Webb W |
|
1.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13.50 |
| Connor Brogdon |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jack Leftwich |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Jachec |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Jachec |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Xavier Martinez S |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Zane Morehouse |
|
1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 |
| Blake Holub |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Brett Wichrowski |
|
1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 27.00 |
| Edwin Jimenez |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Manuel Rodriguez |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Mark Manfredi |
|
1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Matthew Childers |
|
1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Tyson Hardin L |
|
1.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 27.00 |
| Izaak Martinez |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Jack Carey |
|
0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| JesΓΊs Broca |
|
0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jaron Deberry |
|
0.1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 54.00 |
Batting
| Batter | Team | AB | H | HR | RBI | R | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Jones |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Lockridge |
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase DeLauter |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jackson Chourio |
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Ingle |
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Hamilton |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Jones |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akil Baddoo |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brayan Rocchio |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Schneemann |
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Valera |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jacob Cozart |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jose Devers |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brice Turang |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Luis Pena |
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Black |
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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