It’s the Cleveland Guardians versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Streaming: Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Philadelphia Phillies – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies on May 22, 2026
You can watch the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Cleveland Guardians live on DIRECTV on Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV and Philadelphia Phillies – MLB.TV on May 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Cleveland Guardians (30-22) at Philadelphia Phillies (25-25) — Game Preview
The Cleveland Guardians roll into Citizens Bank Park five games above an even record at 30-22, while the Philadelphia Phillies sit at 25-25 and need a win to climb back above the break-even line. The two batting orders look statistically similar at .230 and .231, but there is a pitching gap with Cleveland’s staff posting a 3.67 ERA against Philadelphia’s 4.31. The marquee matchup on the mound pits Gavin Williams (6-3, 3.67 ERA, 73 strikeouts) for Cleveland against Cristopher Sánchez (5-2, 1.82 ERA, 80 strikeouts) for the Phillies, two pitchers throwing through traffic with a 1.19 and 1.20 WHIP. At the plate, Brandon Marsh has been the Phillies’ steadiest bat at .325, while shortstop Brayan Rocchio carries Cleveland’s contact-hitting load at .290 with a .376 on-base percentage. Chase DeLauter offers the bigger power source for the Guardians with 30 RBIs and 7 home runs from right field. Philadelphia’s bullpen depth has taken a recent hit with Kyle Backhus and Zach Pop both on the 15-day IL, which sharpens the importance of how deep Sánchez can carry tonight’s start.
Streaming
Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Philadelphia Phillies – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Today?
The Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
You can watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies on Cleveland Guardians – MLB.TV, Philadelphia Phillies – MLB.TV and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cleveland Guardians (Channel 662)
Players to Watch: Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Cleveland Guardians
Brayan Rocchio — SS. Rocchio is hitting .290 as one of Cleveland’s steadiest contact bats, with a .376 on-base percentage that helps keep the lineup moving. His .420 slugging mark adds enough extra-base production to make him more than a singles hitter near the top of the order.
Chase DeLauter — RF. DeLauter brings the run-producing punch from right field with 30 RBIs and 7 home runs hitting at a .267 clip. The RBI total is the headline number against this Phillies pitching staff — he’s been a very reliable hitter in the lineup at driving in runs.
Gavin Williams — SP. Williams takes the ball for Cleveland with a 6-3 record, a 3.67 ERA, and 73 strikeouts across 61.1 innings. His 1.19 WHIP says he keeps traffic manageable, and against a Phillies lineup hitting .231 as a team he’ll be looking to stay ahead in counts and finish at-bats with the strikeout.
Philadelphia Phillies
Brandon Marsh — LF. Marsh leads the Phillies in batting average, with ESPN currently listing him at .333, and pairs that contact with a solid on-base profile. His gap power gives Philadelphia a useful left-handed bat against a Cleveland staff that has allowed runs at one of the lower rates in the league.
Cristopher Sánchez — SP. Sánchez has been the best version of himself in 2026, sitting at 5-2 with a 1.82 ERA, an 80-strikeout total, and a 1.20 WHIP across 64.1 innings. His ERA is comfortably the lower of the two starters tonight, ahead of Williams at 3.67, and the strikeout count is already 7 ahead of Williams over a similar workload.
Injury Report: Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Cleveland Guardians
Gabriel Arias (SS) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
Philadelphia Phillies
Kyle Backhus (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Zach Pop (RP) — 15-day IL, right calf strain
Max Lazar (RP) — 60-day IL, left oblique strain
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