Cleveland Guardians defeat Angels as longtime PA voice Bob Tayek passes away

The Cleveland Guardians beat the Los Angeles Angels 3‑2 at Progressive Field on May 12, 2026, extending their dominance over the visiting club to a 29‑4 record at home since 2015. Angel Martinez homered for the Guardians, and the pitching staff struck out 13 batters, with starter Slade Cecconi recording a season‑high seven strikeouts in four innings.

During the game, the Guardians announced the death of veteran public‑address announcer Bob Tayek, who had been the in‑stadium voice since 1999 and had stepped away earlier in the season for health reasons. The team issued a tribute to Tayek, noting his three‑decade tenure.

The Angels, meanwhile, dealt with a left‑elbow inflammation injury to reliever Drew Pomeranz, placing him on the 15‑day injured list and activating Ryan Johnson. Their offense struggled, going 8‑for‑34 with three strikeouts and failing to generate timely runs, a continuation of season‑long offensive issues despite solid pitching from Walbert Ureña.

The loss highlighted Cleveland’s home‑field advantage and marked an emotional night for the Guardians as they mourned a longtime member of the franchise family.