For the first time in the 2026 MLB season, the Cleveland Guardians have swept an opponent. On Wednesday, May 13, the Guardians dominated the Los Angeles Angels, 4-2 , to clinch a series sweep over them from Progressive Field. Beating them 7-2 back on Monday, the Guardians were able to follow up that performance with wins of 3-2 and 4-2 over the following two days. While the bats were somewhat up and down, the play on the mound was excellent, keeping contests in hand relatively comfortably. Parker Messick got the start on Wednesday, pitching through 6.2 innings. He did give up a two-run bomb in the fifth inning, but kept himself in control as he struck out seven batters, allowing no other runs to cross home plate. "I mean, it's baseball. You're going to constantly learn," Messick said, reflecting on the growth he has made since the start of his career. "And the game is going to show you a lot of things about yourself and your team.…