Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 21-19, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Progressive Field.
The numbers paint a decent picture. Won by 2 last night and the score reflects it. Plus, a 4-3 week speaks for itself.
Guardians Game on May 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.58 ERA) vs Joe Ryan (2-3, 3.72 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Minnesota Twins 6-4 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 1 |
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- Travis Bazzana went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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21 | 19 | .525 | W3 | |
|
Tigers
|
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18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | L4 |
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Royals
|
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18 | 21 | .462 | 2.5 | W1 |
|
White Sox
|
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17 | 21 | .447 | 3.0 | L3 |
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Twins
|
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16 | 23 | .410 | 4.5 | L3 |
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 | .306 | .940 | 23 | |
| 4 | .283 | .840 | 15 | |
| 5 | .261 | .758 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.30 | 0.98 | 47.0 | |
| 5-2 | 3.28 | 1.09 | 49.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.43 | 1.37 | 39.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians are riding a wave of momentum after their 8-5 victory over the Royals, bringing their record to 20-19 and showcasing a potent offense averaging 5.6 runs per game this week. The excitement in Cleveland is palpable, especially with Travis Bazzana hitting his first MLB homer, a moment that surely electrified the fans. On the other hand, the decision to trade Junior Caminero continues to sting, as his recent performance with the Rays serves as a painful reminder of the missed opportunity. Adding to the drama, the Guardians called up hard-throwing reliever Franco Aleman while designating Connor Brogdon for assignment, indicating a shift in their bullpen strategy. As the Guardians prepare to face the Twins, the blend of rising stars and tough decisions is sure to keep fans on their toes.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Los Angeles Angels for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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