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.