Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 19-19, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians topped the Kansas City Royals 3-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
Not flashy, but the math works. The 2-run win last night carries weight here. Add in winning 4 of their last 7 and it shows.
Guardians Game on May 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 02:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Slade Cecconi (1-4, 6.56 ERA) vs Seth Lugo (1-1, 2.68 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 64°F, Wind 7 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians topped the Kansas City Royals 3-1 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Highlights
- Chase DeLauter went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
19 | 19 | .500 | W1 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
18 | 20 | .474 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
White Sox
|
|
17 | 20 | .459 | 1.5 | L2 |
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Royals
|
|
17 | 20 | .459 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
16 | 21 | .432 | 2.5 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .308 | .941 | 23 | |
| 4 | .284 | .847 | 14 | |
| 5 | .270 | .779 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.40 | 0.92 | 41.1 | |
| 5-2 | 3.28 | 1.09 | 49.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.43 | 1.37 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.2 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
After a disappointing 3-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians are looking to bounce back, and they may have found a spark in Petey Halpin, who is set to play a critical role in their lineup. While the roster has been up and down, Chase DeLauter continues to shine, providing a glimmer of hope with his timely hits, including a crucial one last night. The team's offense has been stagnant at times, leaving too many runners on base, but with the deep minor league system in the wings, there’s potential for reinforcements. As they gear up to face the Royals again, there's urgency to turn things around, after all, sitting at 18-19 isn’t where they expected to be. It’s time for the Guardians to harness their talent and make a charge in the AL Central.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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