Dodgers-Guardians suspended by rain after 2 innings, set to resume Thursday with LA up 3-1

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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) talks with umpires Mark Wegner, center, and Bruce Dreckman as the game between the Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians is delayed in anticipation of rain, in the third inning Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw walks through the dugout during a rain delay in the third inning of a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Cleveland Guardians’ José Ramírez gestures as he nears the plate on a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw pitches to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts catches a fly ball hit by Cleveland Guardians’ Steven Kwan during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Cleveland Guardians’ Xzavion Curry pitches to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Fans sit under an umbrella during a rain delay in the third inning of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Former Cleveland Indians baseball player Orel Hershiser, left, shakes hands with Cleveland Guardians first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. after throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Guardians, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

By BRIAN DULIK

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers led the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 after two innings Wednesday night when heavy rain forced the suspension of play until Thursday.

The game was finally called for the night after a delay of 1 hour, 36 minutes. It is set to resume at 12:10 p.m.

Following the conclusion of the suspended game, the teams will play their scheduled series finale, though it isn’t considered a doubleheader.

Kiké Hernández had a two-run double for the Dodgers, and José Ramírez homered for the Guardians.

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw and Guardians right-hander Xzavion Curry were on the mound when play was halted.

NL West-leading Los Angeles is 17-3 in August and has the third-best record in the majors at 76-48. Cleveland is second in the AL Central, 4 1/2 games behind Minnesota.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Dodgers: RHP Blake Treinen (rotator cuff surgery) tossed one perfect inning in the Arizona Complex League and has been promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City, but manager Dave Roberts said it’s a “long shot” that he returns to the majors this year.

Guardians: RHP Cal Quantrill (right shoulder inflammation), who has been on the injured list since July 6, will make a final rehab appearance with Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. Quantrill is 0-2 with a 16.20 ERA over 6 2/3 innings for the Clippers.

UP NEXT

Guardians RHP Gavin Williams (1-4, 3.02 ERA) and Dodgers RHP Ryan Pepiot (0-0, 1.80 ERA) are scheduled to start the regularly scheduled game Thursday. The pitchers for the resumption of the suspended game have not been set.

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