The Guardians and Angels closed out their three-game series at Progressive Field Sunday afternoon. Here's how the game unfolded through our updates.

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The Cleveland Guardians (30-25) will host the Los Angeles Angels (25-30), Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET, in the first of a three-game series. The Guardians are favored at home (-148) against the Angels (+125). The starting pitchers are Luis Ortiz (2-5) for the Cleveland Guardians, and Jose Soriano (3-5) for the Los Angeles Angels.

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The Angels saw how they could stack up against the World Series champs. It was lopsided, but not in the way anyone would have expected.

Jose Soriano pitched six strong innings, Jorge Soler homered and drove in two runs, and the visiting Los Angeles Angels beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 on Friday to snap a five-game losing streak.

The Angels followed an eight-game win streak with losses to the Miami Marlins Saturday and Sunday, but they remain encouraged by their improved play.

As much fun as the Angels had during their recent eight-game winning streak, that surge of offense only obscured a host of issues, like the fact that their pitchers still issue too many walks and

The Guardians are a home favorite (-171) against the Angels (+144). The Cleveland Guardians will give the start to Gavin Williams (4-3, 4.27 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Angels will counter with Jack Kochanowicz (3-6, 5.07 ERA).

Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout was activated off the injured list before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Guardians.