The Cleveland Guardians host the Atlanta Braves in the middle game of a three-game series August 16. Follow for live updates from Progressive Field.

Hurston Waldrep pitched six scoreless innings in a combined two-hitter and Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Michael Harris II each drove in a run, giving the Atlanta Braves a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.

Guardians defenders flashed their leather from the outset, but Braves rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep held their bats in check Friday to deal Cleveland a 2-0 loss at Progressive Field. The Guardians turned a double play,

The Cleveland Guardians continue to be one of the hottest teams in the American League and MLB. Their fresh off their sixth consecutive series win, and are looking to make it seven in a row as the Atlanta Braves come to town. If the Guardians want to ensure a series win over their NL East foe, these are three areas the team should focus on.

Catcher Sandy León was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move. Acuña will return to face the Cleveland Guardians, as the Braves are set to start a three-game series against Cleveland on Friday. The five-time All-Star hasn't played since July 29 due to a calf strain.

Looks like the Atlanta Braves mustered the remainder of their energy to pour it into this series finale against the New York Mets in a come-from-behind 4-3 win. The season series is now owned by the Braves, making this their eighth season series victory in a row against the Mets.

The pitching matchup is Hurston Waldrep (2-0, 1.54 ERA) against Joey Cantillo (3-2, 4.11) and that might look like it favors the Braves, but, again, I'm solely going on what I believe is a very simple premise here: The Guardians are the much better team right now and the Braves are due to lose.

On Thursday the Atlanta Braves designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment. It may be the last time we see him pitch in MLB.