Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 30-22, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Detroit Tigers 3-1 at Comerica Park.
It all adds up right now. They've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along. Also helping: plus-19 in run differential this stretch.
Guardians Game on May 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gavin Williams (6-3, 3.67 ERA) vs Cristopher Sánchez (5-2, 1.82 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSP, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 59°F, Wind 3 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Detroit Tigers 3-1 at Comerica Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Patrick Bailey went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Brayan Rocchio went 3-3.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
30 | 22 | .577 | W6 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
25 | 24 | .510 | 3.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
23 | 27 | .460 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
20 | 30 | .400 | 9.0 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
20 | 31 | .392 | 9.5 | L6 |
Cleveland Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +19 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .267 | .813 | 30 | |
| 9 | .256 | .786 | 26 | |
| 8 | .236 | .780 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.45 | 1.02 | 58.2 | |
| 6-3 | 3.67 | 1.19 | 61.1 | |
| 4-1 | 3.05 | 1.32 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians are riding high after completing their first four-game sweep of the Tigers since 2019, solidifying their grip on first place with a record of 28-22. In a thrilling 4-3 victory yesterday, Patrick Bailey emerged as a key player, not only showcasing his defensive prowess but also hitting a critical home run. Tanner Bibee continues to resemble the ace we desperately needed, contributing to a rotation that's looking formidable against the rest of the American League. The Guardians' recent 6-1 stretch, highlighted by a staggering +19 run differential, proves they are not just a team to watch, but one that is ready to dominate. With the right momentum and hot bats like Chase DeLauter and Angel Martínez, this team feels like the real deal as they aim to keep the winning streak alive against the struggling Tigers.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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