CLEVELAND, Oh. – The Cleveland Monsters used a strong second period and outlasted the Milwaukee Admirals in a 6-5 win on Saturday, April 4, at Rocket Arena.

Game recap

What we know:

The loss spoiled an impressive game by the two newest Admirals players. Forward Aiden Fink, playing his second pro game, recorded four assists. Defenseman Viggo Gustafsson, in his first pro game, scored a goal and added an assist.

Cleveland scored the first goal of the game during a 4-on-3 power play. Luca Marrelli’s one-timer from the left circle found the back of the net at 5:30 of the first period to give the Monsters a 1-0 lead.

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Milwaukee tied the game with a power play goal of its own at 13:50. After whacks at the net front from Isaac Ratcliffe and Fink, Cole O’Hara put the third chance into the goal for his team-leading 17th goal of the campaign. Fink earned his first professional assist in the play.

The Admirals took the lead at 15:31 of the first period. Defenseman Jordan Oesterle sailed a backhander from the middle of the blue line toward the net. Oasiz Wiesblatt tipped the puck past Cleveland’s goalie for his 13th goal of the year. Oesterle and Fink assisted.

Cleveland tied the game at 2-2 when Riley Bezeau scored at 16:34.

Milwaukee’s Gustafsson, in his first American Hockey League game, gave the Admirals a 3-2 lead at 19:54 if the first period with a slap shot from the right point. The goal was the first for the 2024 Third-Round Draft Pick, who is 19 years, 6 months and 22 days old.

Cleveland scored three goals in the second period to take a 5-3 lead into the second intermission. Mikael Pyyhtia scored at 9:50 and again at 13:10. Hudson Fasching scored a goal at 16:06.

Shawn Element brought the Ads within a goal at 13:52 of the third period. Receiving a pass from Fink, Element moved to the slot and backhanded the puck through the legs of Cleveland’s net minder.

Cleveland outshot the Admirals in the second period 16-5. The Monsters outshot the Ads in the game 36-24.

Milwaukee was able to pull within one at 2:52 of the third period when Jake Lucchini tipped an Oesterle shot into the net for his 16th goal of the season. However, just :26 later, Fasching scored from the blue line to give Cleveland a 6-4 lead.

Oesterle is now enjoying a seven-game points streak.

What’s next:

The Admirals will play the fourth game of the five-game road trip at Manitoba on Tuesday, April 7.

Milwaukee returns to UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday, April 11 to host Chicago.

Does this matchup sound familiar? Nearly ten years after that fabled World Series, the Cubs and Guardians are going head-to-head once again. It’s a matchup full of talent that promises to bring excitement as we kick off a Sunday doubleheader.

First pitch is set for 1:10 p.m. ET. The Cubs are solid -136 moneyline road favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook, while a Guardians home upset is priced at +113. The game total is set at O/U eight runs.

Let’s get into a pick and prediction for this Cubs-Guardians game.

Cubs vs. Guardians Preview

First things first, let’s learn a bit more about these starting pitchers.

Edward Cabrera takes the mound for his second start as a Cub. He looked every bit the ace they traded for in the offseason in his team debut. Facing the Angels, Cabrera twirled six shutout innings, striking out five while allowing only one hit and one walk. He brings a unique arsenal, using a changeup as his primary pitch. You’ll also see a big fastball and some bendy breaking balls. When Cabrera has his best stuff going, he’s nearly untouchable.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Ohio City kicked off its first-ever Opening Day celebration Friday with live music, food, drinks and a parade to Progressive Field led by Slider.

The parade started at Market Square Park, crossed Hope Memorial Bridge and ended at Progressive Field for the sold-out Guardians home opener.

The bridge stayed open as fans walked on the sidewalk, with security hired along the route to keep things moving safely.

“We came to Ohio City to see what it was about and we really like the vibe,” one fan said.

“This is definitely exceeding our expectations, they’ve got a good thing going, so we’re excited to come back next year,” another fan said.

For lifelong Guardians fan Andrew Gruden, a drive from Florida wasn’t going to keep him away.

“Came over to Cleveland yesterday for the opening series, I come to these games every year, it’s my favorite time of year,” Gruden said.

“This year there is something new to do and earlier,” Gruden said. “We’re all going to walk across the bridge to start the season the right way. So excited that this is how it’s happening this year.”

“It’s a Friday, the weather is great, there is nothing better than the energy we are bringing in Cleveland right now,” one fan said.

“It’s a holiday for us Clevelanders, it’s the best day of year,” another fan said

Event organizers told 19 News the opening day celebrations is just one of many events to be held in Market Square Park this year.

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