Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 47-45, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians came up short against the Minnesota Twins 1-3 at Target Field.
Nothing is running away in either direction. A 2-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. At least a mostly healthy roster helps the outlook.
Guardians Game on July 08
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Slade Cecconi (4-6, 4.44 ERA) vs Connor Prielipp (2-5, 4.96 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, FOX9 KMSP, Gray Media |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians came up short against the Minnesota Twins 1-3 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Rhys Hoskins went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 43 | .522 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 45 | .511 | 1.0 | L3 |
|
Twins
|
|
45 | 47 | .489 | 3.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
41 | 50 | .451 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 54 | .413 | 10.0 | W3 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .276 | .769 | 41 | |
| 6 | .273 | .735 | 37 | |
| 10 | .222 | .692 | 29 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.33 | 1.19 | 27.0 | |
| 4-2 | 1.95 | 0.90 | 32.1 | |
| 2-1 | 2.90 | 1.14 | 40.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians are feeling the weight of their struggles as they continue to navigate life without José Ramírez, sitting at 47-44 and struggling to find offensive rhythm. Since Ramírez's left hamate surgery, the team has limped to an 8-11 record, with their recent 3-4 stretch only adding to the frustration. In a frustrating loss to the Minnesota Twins, Joey Cantillo struck out seven but was let down by an unearned run, highlighting the team's defensive lapses. Meanwhile, the ghosts of draft busts linger, reminding fans of missed opportunities like Bradley Zimmer and Will Benson. On a brighter note, rookie Parker Messick is turning heads, landing in the top three of the Rookie of the Year poll and providing a glimmer of hope as the Guardians aim to regain their footing.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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