Reds @ Guardians · May 16, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sat, May 16, 2026

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Chris Paddack

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Joey Cantillo

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Martínez keeps proving why Guardians believe 'he's going to be a superstar'

CLEVELAND -- Look up and down the Guardians’ lineup and you’ll find encouraging signs within a young cast of hitters who are developing on the game’s highest stage. The emergence of Angel Martínez and the potential breakout happening before our eyes continues to be one of the most electric.

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Martinez's two-run homer propels Guardians to 7-4 win00:03:03

A go-ahead two-run home run from Angel Martinez and Cade Smith's quick 9th inning lead the Guardians to a 7-4 win over the Reds

Condensed Game: CIN@CLE - 5/16/2600:10:14

Condensed Game: Elly De La Cruz and the Reds take on Steven Kwan and the Guardians on May 16, 2026

Angel Martínez's go-ahead two-run homer (8)00:00:25

Angel Martínez pumps this two-run home run to right-center field to give the Guardians a 6-4 lead in the bottom of the 7th inning

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