Angel Martinez’s leadoff homer got Cleveland started and rookie Parker Messick had another strong outing as the Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 to finish a three-game series sweep. Martinez homered off Reid Detmers as the Guardians improved to 30-4 against the Angels at Progressive Field since 2015. Cleveland’s home record over Los Angeles in that 11-year span is the best by any major league team. Messick struck out seven in 6 2/3 innings. Cade Smith worked the ninth for his 13th save. Zach Neto hit a two-run homer for the Angels, who have dropped 11 of 12 on the road.

Angel Martinez homered and Cleveland’s pitchers recorded 13 strikeouts as the Guardians continued their home mastery of Los Angeles by beating the Angels 3-2. Martinez, Patrick Bailey and Bryan Rocchio drove in runs for Cleveland, which improved to 29-4 against the Angels at Progressive Field since 2015. The Guardians have won the first two games in the series despite being outhit twice. Vaughn Grissom homered for the Angels, who dropped to 8-17 on the road. Cleveland starter Slade Cecconi held LA scoreless for four innings while recording a season-high seven strikeouts. Cade Smith got his 12th save.