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MLB·PREVIEW·July 4, 2026 01:28 AM ET

Guardians set for 7:10 first pitch in 89-degree Fourth of July heat

Holiday baseball arrives in Cleveland's summer swelter.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 41 min read
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What happened: The Cleveland Guardians continue their holiday-weekend series against the White Sox with a 7:10 p.m. first pitch, with the temperature sitting at a balmy 89 degrees. The Fourth of July matchup keeps the series rolling at Progressive Field.

Why it matters: Cleveland is treading water as the trade deadline nears, and every game in this stretch shapes how the front office approaches the coming weeks. Summer heat and a holiday crowd add to the midseason atmosphere as the Guardians look to stack wins before deadline decisions arrive.

What to watch: First pitch comes at 7:10 p.m. as the series continues through the holiday weekend. Watch how Cleveland handles this stretch with the trade deadline approaching.

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