Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 41-37, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians let it slip away against the Houston Astros 1-2 at Daikin Park.
The foundation feels stable. Going 2-4 lately. That drags everything down. Working in their favor, climbed to the top of the division.
Guardians Game on June 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rate Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gavin Williams (9-4, 3.83 ERA) vs Anthony Kay (6-2, 4.61 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Chicago Sports Network, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 71°F, Wind 3 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians let it slip away against the Houston Astros 1-2 at Daikin Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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41 | 37 | .526 | L1 | |
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White Sox
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39 | 37 | .513 | 1.0 | L3 |
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Twins
|
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38 | 41 | .481 | 3.5 | W2 |
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Tigers
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|
33 | 44 | .429 | 7.5 | W3 |
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Royals
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32 | 46 | .410 | 9.0 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 2-4-1T in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .273 | .838 | 24 | |
| 5 | .268 | .736 | 33 | |
| 9 | .238 | .736 | 26 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.38 | 1.06 | 34.0 | |
| 4-1 | 1.63 | 0.80 | 27.2 | |
| 7-3 | 2.70 | 1.10 | 86.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 7 hits, 2 HR, 6 RBI, .583 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians are readying for a critical showdown against the White Sox, with first place in the AL Central on the line, an unexpected twist given the season's early predictions. They just dropped a series to the Astros, with Slade Cecconi taking the loss in yesterday's game, marking a disappointing end to their matchup after a prior victory. On a rougher note, the organization is dealing with the setback of their No. 4 prospect Khal Stephen needing elbow surgery, impacting the future of their pitching staff. Meanwhile, outfielder George Valera has been outrighted to Triple-A Columbus after being designated for assignment, a move that highlights the team's challenges this season. The Guardians need to harness their recent momentum and find a way to capitalize against division rivals as they aim to reclaim and solidify their spot atop the standings.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Seattle Mariners for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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