Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 72-71, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians got routed by the Detroit Tigers 0-6 at Progressive Field.
The indicators are pointing down. A 6-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. Counterbalancing that, 4-3 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Guardians Game on September 06
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gavin Williams (13-7, 3.81 ERA) vs Jackson Jobe (1-2, 4.63 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians got routed by the Detroit Tigers 0-6 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
74 | 68 | .521 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
72 | 71 | .503 | 2.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
68 | 74 | .479 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
65 | 77 | .458 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
63 | 80 | .441 | 11.5 | L2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .239 | .695 | 84 | |
| 13 | .294 | .823 | 60 | |
| 15 | .255 | .771 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.32 | 1.08 | 62.0 | |
| 5-2 | 2.83 | 1.23 | 41.1 | |
| 11-9 | 2.53 | 1.04 | 167.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .571 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
In a stark contrast to yesterday's thrilling 7-6 win, the Cleveland Guardians fell flat today in a lifeless 6-0 loss to the Detroit Tigers, highlighting the ongoing struggles of their lineup. Parker Messick showcased his potential with a career-high 12 strikeouts over six innings, yet no amount of pitching brilliance could salvage an offense that failed to score. Adding to the woes, Chase DeLauter is day-to-day with a wrist injury, further thinning the ranks of an already struggling batting order. Despite Slade Cecconi's clutch performance yesterday saving the bullpen, today’s game exposed Cleveland's vulnerability as they cling to a narrow grip on the postseason. As the Guardians continue to drift in the standings, the pressure mounts to find consistent hitting and stay competitive in an AL Central that seems to be slipping away.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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