Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 47-46, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians fell just short against the Minnesota Twins 5-6 at Target Field.
Could tip either way. Only 2 on the IL. Health is a factor. Working against that, 3-4 lately. There's no sugarcoating it.
Guardians Game on July 09
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gavin Williams (9-4, 3.89 ERA) vs Bailey Ober (6-3, 4.59 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Twins.TV Presented by Progressive, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 72°F, Wind 2 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians fell just short against the Minnesota Twins 5-6 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Brayan Rocchio went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
- Rhys Hoskins went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
47 | 44 | .516 | L2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
47 | 46 | .505 | 1.0 | L4 |
|
Twins
|
|
46 | 47 | .495 | 2.0 | W4 |
|
Tigers
|
|
42 | 50 | .457 | 5.5 | W4 |
|
Royals
|
|
38 | 55 | .409 | 10.0 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | .279 | .774 | 42 | |
| 7 | .272 | .742 | 40 | |
| 9 | .181 | .691 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 3.33 | 1.30 | 27.0 | |
| 4-2 | 1.87 | 0.86 | 33.2 | |
| 2-1 | 2.83 | 1.14 | 41.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
The Guardians’ season feels like it’s slipping away as they drop another game, this time a lackluster 1-3 loss to the Twins, highlighting their ongoing struggles just when they can't afford it. With Pedro Avila signing overseas, Cleveland's pitching depth takes a hit at the worst possible time, adding to the team’s woes. Tim Herrin's departure due to a comebacker to the elbow only compounds the frustration, as the bullpen continues to be a point of concern. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander's announcement of his retirement in 2026 serves as a bittersweet reminder that some rivalries are nearing their end. The Guardians are stuck in a lukewarm stretch, with a 3-4 record over the last week and an overall run differential that screams mediocrity. Fans have to wonder if there's a turnaround on the horizon, or if this summer will be remembered as a painful slog.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Miami Marlins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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