Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 84-76, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 12-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
No need to overthink this one. 6 of the last 7 in the win column. Also helping: last night's win by 3 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Guardians Game on September 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (6-15, 4.35 ERA) vs Michael Wacha (9-9, 3.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 68°F, Wind 18 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 12-9 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 2 |
 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
Highlights
- Austin Hedges went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- David Fry went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- José Ramírez went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Angel Martínez went 2-5 with 4 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
84 | 76 | .525 | W2 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
83 | 77 | .519 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Twins
|
|
76 | 84 | .475 | 8.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
75 | 85 | .469 | 9.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
68 | 92 | .425 | 16.0 | L2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .239 | .693 | 93 | |
| 15 | .287 | .815 | 66 | |
| 18 | .260 | .771 | 62 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 1.96 | 0.97 | 73.1 | |
| 5-2 | 2.61 | 1.18 | 48.1 | |
| 12-9 | 2.55 | 1.04 | 183.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 15.0 scoreless IP, 17 K in 3 recent games | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
With their hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox, the Guardians clinched a postseason berth, showcasing their resilience and adaptability as they navigate the season's final stretch. This win,built on stellar pitching and timely execution,keeps Cleveland firmly in control of the AL Central with an impressive 6-1 record over the last week. Gavin Williams struggled against the Kansas City Royals, but the Guardians managed to pull out a wild 12-9 win, demonstrating that even ugly victories count when it comes to mounting pressure in the playoff race. Meanwhile, former Guardian Xzavion Curry finds himself in a tough spot after being DFA'd by the Mets, reminding us of the unpredictable nature of the game. As the regular season winds down, the Guardians' ability to win in different ways will be crucial to their success.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
No upcoming series scheduled for the Cleveland Guardians.
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