Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 20-19, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 at Kauffman Stadium.
The trend line looks fine. Last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. Also helping: the bats are producing at 5.6 R/G this week.
Guardians Game on May 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (3-1, 2.40 ERA) vs Connor Prielipp (1-0, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Apple TV, Apple TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 56°F, Wind 7 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 8-5 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Highlights
- Bo Naylor went 2-5 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Kyle Manzardo went 1-5 with 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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20 | 19 | .513 | W2 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
18 | 20 | .474 | 1.5 | L3 |
|
White Sox
|
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17 | 20 | .459 | 2.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
17 | 21 | .447 | 2.5 | L2 |
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Twins
|
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16 | 22 | .421 | 3.5 | L2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .306 | .940 | 23 | |
| 4 | .283 | .840 | 15 | |
| 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 |
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
Slade Cecconi's promising outing in the Guardians' 3-1 win over the Royals illustrates a potential turning point for the young pitcher, as he effectively utilized his offspeed pitches under the guidance of manager Stephen Vogt. This victory not only showcased Cecconi's growth but also underscored the Guardians' cunning ability to frustrate the Royals, making it clear they remain a thorn in Kansas City’s side. Meanwhile, questions linger regarding last offseason's decision to hold onto Steven Kwan, as the trade negotiations with the Padres look more questionable with each passing game. The Guardians, now even at 19-19, have quietly found some momentum, winning four of their last seven games, and with Chase DeLauter and Daniel Schneemann heating up at the plate, this team is starting to click at the right time.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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