The Guardians will look to avoid the sweep tomorrow at 1:40 pm ET. It will be Logan Allen vs Erick Fedde, this should be a great opportunity for the offense to get back on track as Fedde has struggled mightily this season.

Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

Guardians defenders flashed their leather from the outset, but Braves rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep held their bats in check Friday to deal Cleveland a 2-0 loss at Progressive Field. The Guardians turned two double plays,

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Atlanta Braves vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game to be played on August 17, 2025 on ESPN.

The Braves are streaking with six wins over the last eight games and back-to-back series victories, while the Guardians are 7-2 in the last nine games and five consecutive series wins if you go back further.

Catcher Sandy León was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Acuña will return to face the Cleveland Guardians, as the Braves are set to start a three-game series against Cleveland on Friday. The five-time All-Star hasn't played since July 29 due to a calf strain.