Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 31-23, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies 0-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
The trend line looks fine. Winning 6 of their last 7 and it shows. On the other hand, a loss by 3 last night and the vibes reflect it.
Guardians Game on May 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Citizens Bank Park |
| First Pitch: | 01:35 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (5-1, 2.45 ERA) vs Andrew Painter (1-4, 5.77 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, NBCSP |
| Forecast: | 🌦️ Light drizzle, 52°F, Wind 9 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were beaten by the Philadelphia Phillies 0-3 at Citizens Bank Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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31 | 23 | .574 | L1 | |
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White Sox
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26 | 25 | .510 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Twins
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25 | 27 | .481 | 5.0 | W3 |
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Royals
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21 | 31 | .404 | 9.0 | W1 |
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Tigers
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20 | 32 | .385 | 10.0 | L7 |
Cleveland Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .266 | .808 | 30 | |
| 9 | .246 | .754 | 26 | |
| 8 | .231 | .760 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.45 | 1.02 | 58.2 | |
| 7-3 | 3.25 | 1.11 | 69.1 | |
| 4-1 | 3.05 | 1.32 | 56.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
Kyle Manzardo's clutch pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning propelled the Guardians to a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Phillies, a moment that etches him in the franchise's history alongside previous heroes. The win capped off a recent hot streak, with the Guardians now sitting at 31-22 and riding a seven-game winning streak. While yesterday's game showcased the brilliance of Gavin Williams, who struck out 11 and matched ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings, the offense's struggles against elite pitching were evident in the following game, where they managed just three hits against Zack Wheeler. As Travis Bazzana takes on the leadoff spot, the Guardians must find consistency in their bats to complement their dominant pitching, especially as they look to maintain their position at the top of the AL Central.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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