Guardians Pitchers Dominate Brewers in 1-0 Spring Training Win

Cleveland pitchers rack up 16 strikeouts in quick 2-hour, 12-minute game.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 3:33am

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The Cleveland Guardians pitching staff put on an impressive display, striking out 16 Milwaukee Brewers batters in a 1-0 spring training victory. Starter Slade Cecconi led the way with 6 strikeouts over 4 scoreless innings, while relievers Cade Smith, Erik Sabrowski, and others combined to hold the Brewers to just 3 hits on the day.

Why it matters

The Guardians' dominant pitching performance in this spring training matchup showcases the team's strong pitching depth as they prepare for the upcoming regular season. It also highlights the continued development of young arms like Cecconi, who is making a case for a roster spot.

The details

The lone run of the game came in the bottom of the first inning when Chase DeLauter scored on a single by Kyle Manzardo. Guardians hitters like Angel Martínez also had strong showings, going 1-for-3 with a double. On the defensive side, catcher Austin Hedges was perfect in 3 catcher challenges using the automated ball-strike system.

  • The game was completed in just 2 hours and 12 minutes.
  • Slade Cecconi made his 4th spring training start for the Guardians.

The players

Slade Cecconi

A Guardians starting pitcher who struck out 6 batters and held the Brewers to 2 hits over 4 scoreless innings.

Chase DeLauter

A Guardians player who scored the game's only run after drawing a walk and advancing on a wild pitch.

Kyle Manzardo

A Guardians player who drove in the game's lone run with a single in the 1st inning.

Angel Martínez

A Guardians outfielder who went 1-for-3 with a double and is batting .417 with a 1.398 OPS in spring training.

Austin Hedges

The Guardians catcher who was perfect in 3 catcher challenges using the automated ball-strike system.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Guardians' dominant pitching performance in this spring training game showcases the team's strong pitching depth and development of young arms as they prepare for the upcoming regular season. It also highlights the continued strong play of veteran catcher Austin Hedges and the impressive spring training showing of outfielder Angel Martínez.