Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 76-75, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 3-7 at Progressive Field.
The score reflects a tug of war. Last night's 4-run loss is fresh and it shows. The bright spot: the lineup producing 5.4 R/G this stretch. That's fuel for the score.
Guardians Game on September 15
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Foster Griffin (15-5, 3.65 ERA) vs Davis Martin (9-7, 4.05 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Chicago Sports Network |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians dropped one to the Chicago White Sox 3-7 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
77 | 73 | .513 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
76 | 75 | .503 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
71 | 79 | .473 | 6.0 | W5 |
|
Twins
|
|
70 | 80 | .467 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
66 | 84 | .440 | 11.0 | L2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +3 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | .239 | .693 | 88 | |
| 14 | .289 | .815 | 62 | |
| 17 | .252 | .773 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.18 | 1.05 | 66.0 | |
| 5-2 | 2.89 | 1.17 | 43.2 | |
| 11-9 | 2.51 | 1.03 | 172.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .455 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 | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
Tanner Bibee's strong performance against the Twins, allowing just two runs in yesterday's 9-2 win, validated the Guardians' recent rotation reshuffle as they gear up for a crucial series against the White Sox. This 7-run victory added a much-needed spark to a team that has been battling just above .500, with a 76-74 record. Meanwhile, Craig Yoho has emerged as a critical piece of the bullpen following a simple adjustment to his usage, showcasing the Guardians' ability to adapt and optimize their pitching staff. Still, the looming matchup with the White Sox presents a challenge, especially after suffering a discouraging loss to them earlier in the week. With the season winding down, every game feels like a nail-biter, making the upcoming contests against Chicago all the more significant.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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