Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 75-73, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians downed the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Target Field.
Ticking along. Last night's win by 3 gives the score a boost. Add in the 4-3 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Guardians Game on September 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Target Field |
| First Pitch: | 04:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Daniel Espino (0-0, 2.70 ERA) vs Connor Prielipp (4-7, 5.25 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 67°F, Wind 1 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians downed the Minnesota Twins 5-2 at Target Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brayan Rocchio went 1-3 with 2 RBI.
- Angel Martínez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
75 | 72 | .510 | L4 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
75 | 73 | .507 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
69 | 78 | .469 | 6.0 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
68 | 79 | .463 | 7.0 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
66 | 82 | .446 | 9.5 | W2 |
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 | .237 | .688 | 86 | |
| 14 | .293 | .823 | 62 | |
| 17 | .252 | .781 | 58 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.18 | 1.05 | 66.0 | |
| 5-2 | 2.93 | 1.19 | 43.0 | |
| 11-9 | 2.51 | 1.03 | 172.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 4.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
Foster Griffin's role as a potential postseason X-factor has never felt more critical, especially after Andrew Walters' UCL surgery leaves the Guardians short on reliable arms. With a run differential of -5 over the last week and a lukewarm 4-3 record, the Guardians need Griffin to step up while counting on the strong pitching from Parker Messick, who shined in the recent series opener against Minnesota. As Cleveland kicks off this series, the team must capitalize on every opportunity to claw back in the playoff race. Meanwhile, Gabriel Arias, once a mainstay in the lineup, now serves as a cautionary tale of lost potential, further highlighting the team’s struggles with roster management. The Guardians sit at 74-73, and with the postseason in sight, they can't afford any more missteps.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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