Cleveland Guardians

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.

Guardians Daily Vibe Check
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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:Philadelphia Phillies (26-26)
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.

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Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
3123.574 L1
White Sox
2625.5103.5 L1
Twins
2527.4815.0 W3
Royals
2131.4049.0 W1
Tigers
2032.38510.0 L7

Cleveland Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +15 run differential.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
24
Chase DeLauter
7.266.80830
1
Angel Martínez
9.246.75426
11
José Ramírez
8.231.76024

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
77
Parker Messick
5-12.451.0258.2
32
Gavin Williams
7-33.251.1169.1
54
Joey Cantillo
4-13.051.3256.0

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
4
Brayan Rocchio
4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
32
Gavin Williams
8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
36
Cade Smith
3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
28
Tanner Bibee
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.

Sources
Kyle Manzardo joins historic company with clutch go-ahead homer against Phillies
Awaybackgone
Kyle Manzardo joins historic company with clutch go-ahead homer against Phillies
Kyle Manzardo's homer yesterday put him in historic Guardians company.
Bazzana receives 1st test from leadoff spot against Phils
MLB.com
Bazzana receives 1st test from leadoff spot against Phils
PHILADELPHIA -- Back in the leadoff spot, Travis Bazzana felt right at home. Bazzana’s fast ascent in professional baseball continued on Saturday when Cleveland’s 2024 No. 1 overall Draft pick was slotted in the leadoff spot against Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in Saturday’s 3-0 loss that snapped the Guardians’
Guardians Lose Game 2 as Offense Struggles Against Wheeler
Coveringthecorner
Guardians Lose Game 2 as Offense Struggles Against Wheeler
It was a pretty rough game for the Guardians offense as they were held to just three hits. We have faced two of the best pitchers in the league in back to back games so we shouldn’t be too upset about coming out of that 1-1. As for the pitching staff it was a solid […]
GAME THREAD: Guardians at Phillies, game 54 of 162
Coveringthecorner
GAME THREAD: Guardians at Phillies, game 54 of 162
Weather permitting, here’s the Guardians lineup: Here’s the Phillies lineup: Let’s go, Guardians!
The Guardians’ Faith In Their Own Players Is Paying Off
Mlbtraderumors
The Guardians’ Faith In Their Own Players Is Paying Off
The Guardians had a very disappointing offseason. Despite winning the American League Central in two straight years and three of the past four, they did almost nothing to upgrade their roster for 2027. They made no trades of significance and spent less than $12MM in free agency. Even that very modest outlay was offset by […]
ESPN
Manzardo's pinch-hit HR saves Williams' 11-K gem
Gavin Williams matched Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez with eight scoreless innings before Kyle Manzardo delivered a pinch-hit homer in the ninth inning to lift the Guardians to a 1-0 victory.

Guardians Upcoming Schedule

The Cleveland Guardians host the Washington Nationals for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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