Guardians and Rockies Battle to Spring Training Tie

The Cleveland Guardians and Colorado Rockies played to a 4-4 tie in a spring training game on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Salt River Fields .

Game Highlights

Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo delivered a strong performance, striking out four Rockies hitters and allowing five hits over 4 2/3 innings . The game featured a late rally by the Rockies, tying the score at 4-4 .

Rockies Pitching Update

Colorado Rockies pitcher Eiberson Castellano made his first Cactus League start in the game. He has appeared in three spring training games, totaling four innings pitched, allowing one run on six hits with one hit batter, one walk, and four strikeouts . Castellano was signed by the Rockies as a minor league free agent after six seasons in the Philadelphia Phillies’ system and one with the Minnesota Twins .

Current Spring Training Standings

As of March 9, 2026, the San Francisco Giants lead the Cactus League with a record of 13-2 . The Colorado Rockies currently hold an 8-6 record , while the Cleveland Guardians are 8-8 .

Recent Matchup

On March 1, 2026, the Guardians defeated the Rockies 8-3 .