Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 5-3, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Chicago Cubs 4-1 at Progressive Field.
Just 8 games into the season. Steady as she goes. Took last night by 3. That matters. On top of that, 5-3 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Guardians Game on April 04
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Slade Cecconi (0-1, 12.46 ERA) vs Shota Imanaga (0-1, 7.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | FOX, FOX |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 61°F, Wind 3 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Chicago Cubs 4-1 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Chase DeLauter went 3-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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5 | 3 | .625 | W2 | |
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Royals
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3 | 3 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Twins
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3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | W2 |
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Tigers
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3 | 4 | .429 | 1.5 | W1 |
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White Sox
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2 | 5 | .286 | 2.5 | W1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 5-3 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .346 | 1.293 | 8 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 0 | |
| 0 | .286 | .873 | 1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .286 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
The Guardians sit at 4-3 and have seized first place in the division, but not everything is as rosy as it seems. Josh Naylor's struggles with the Mariners have been a bittersweet subplot for fans, as his ups and downs directly impact Cleveland's fortunes. Meanwhile, Chase DeLauter continues to impress, belting his fifth homer in just seven games, proving he's not just a prospect but a vital piece of this lineup. In the home opener, Joey Cantillo delivered a nearly flawless outing, striking out six over 5 1/3 innings, although some may debate the legitimacy of his earned run. With a run differential of -7 over the past week, consistency will be key as the Guardians gear up to face the Chicago Cubs, who come in at 3-3. Can they capitalize on this momentum?
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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