Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 47-42, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians held off the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Progressive Field.
Pretty straightforward. Climbed to the top of the division. Factor in going 5-2 in a week will do nice things for the temperature.
Guardians Game on July 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (7-5, 2.85 ERA) vs Sean Burke (5-4, 3.69 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 79°F, Wind 2 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians held off the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 42 | .528 | W3 | |
|
White Sox
|
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45 | 42 | .517 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
42 | 47 | .472 | 5.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
38 | 50 | .432 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
35 | 53 | .398 | 11.5 | L3 |
Cleveland Guardians are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +4 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .270 | .749 | 39 | |
| 6 | .270 | .735 | 37 | |
| 10 | .226 | .706 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.24 | 1.16 | 25.0 | |
| 4-1 | 1.67 | 0.80 | 32.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.97 | 1.17 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 2 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
Brayan Rocchio proved once again that he thrives under pressure, delivering a dramatic walk-off hit against the White Sox as the Guardians clinched a thrilling 6-5 victory. This marks the second straight game where Cleveland has triumphed in the clutch, showcasing the team's resilience. With Gavin Williams on the mound, who ranks 12th in the majors for innings pitched with 101 2/3, the Guardians can trust him to go deep into games, allowing their offense the freedom to perform late in tight contests. Kahlil Watson, a rookie with an enviable calmness, also made headlines with his first career walk-off hit, reinforcing the sense of youthful confidence permeating this squad. As Cleveland sits two games above .500 at 46-42, the Guardians are showing that their late-game heroics are a defining feature of their 2023 season.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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