Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 3-3, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were beaten by the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Only 6 games in. A rough patch, by the numbers. Last night's loss by 3 drags the score down. Pair that with the underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.279 xwOBA, 20.8% hard-hit.
Guardians Game on April 01
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 08:20 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gavin Williams (0-1, 5.40 ERA) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-0, 3.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 73°F, Wind 11 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were beaten by the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-4 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Royals
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2 | 2 | .500 | W2 | |
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Guardians
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3 | 3 | .500 | L1 | |
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Tigers
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2 | 3 | .400 | 0.5 | L3 |
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Twins
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1 | 3 | .250 | 1.0 | L2 |
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White Sox
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1 | 4 | .200 | 1.5 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-3 in their last 7 games, with a -10 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .273 | 1.122 | 5 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 0 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.171 | 1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
Chase DeLauter's promising rookie campaign hit a snag last night as he exited the Guardians' 4-2 victory over the Dodgers due to a left foot contusion, leaving fans anxious about his health moving forward. While the Guardians are holding their own at 3-2, their underlying offensive stats tell a different story with a concerning 0.276 xwOBA and just a 21.3% hard-hit rate. On the pitching front, Kolby Allard's return from the minors could be crucial for a team that has struggled to find consistent arms, particularly as they face a tough series against Los Angeles. As for former Guardians like Josh Naylor, it seems the grass isn’t always greener, with their slow starts serving as a reminder of the tough decisions made during roster cuts. The Guardians need to find their rhythm quickly, especially with their next matchup looming against the formidable Dodgers.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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