Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 74-73, 2nd in the AL Central. The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday.
Nothing is running away in either direction. Down 5 in run differential this week. That's significant. Working in their favor, they've taken 4 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Guardians Game on September 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 08:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (11-9, 2.53 ERA) vs Taj Bradley (11-6, 3.95 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 79°F, Wind 1 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
75 | 71 | .514 | L3 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
74 | 73 | .503 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
69 | 77 | .473 | 6.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
67 | 79 | .459 | 8.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
65 | 82 | .442 | 10.5 | W1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -5 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .239 | .693 | 86 | |
| 14 | .296 | .829 | 62 | |
| 17 | .254 | .785 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.22 | 1.05 | 65.0 | |
| 5-2 | 2.76 | 1.20 | 42.1 | |
| 11-9 | 2.53 | 1.04 | 167.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 9 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians' hopes for a Wild Card spot took a hit after a 9-5 loss to the Orioles, but the path ahead remains somewhat open thanks to the misfortunes of the Blue Jays and White Sox. With a record of 74-73, the Guardians are still in the thick of the AL postseason race, especially with a crucial three-game series against the Twins looming. However, the team faces adversity off the field as Andrew Walters undergoes UCL repair surgery, adding another injury blow to a roster already battling depth issues. The decision to move on from Walters is a tough but necessary one for a team that needs to position itself for a last-ditch effort in the coming weeks. It’s time for the front office to consider one last aggressive move to bolster the roster before the season's end.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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