Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 6-5, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 2-4 at Progressive Field.
Cruising at a nice clip. They're in first now. That changes the math. On top of that, the 6-4 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Guardians Game on April 07
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gavin Williams (1-1, 2.25 ERA) vs Noah Cameron (1-0, 1.80 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians dropped one to the Kansas City Royals 2-4 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brayan Rocchio went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Steven Kwan went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
|
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6 | 5 | .545 | L1 | |
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Royals
|
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5 | 5 | .500 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Twins
|
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4 | 6 | .400 | 1.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
4 | 6 | .400 | 1.5 | L2 |
|
White Sox
|
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4 | 6 | .400 | 1.5 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 6-4 in their last 7 games, with a -3 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .286 | 1.047 | 9 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 1 | |
| 2 | .200 | .683 | 4 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
In a frustrating start to the series against the Kansas City Royals, the Guardians fell 4-2 and suffered a serious blow with Gabriel Arias heading for an MRI due to hamstring tightness. While Tanner Bibee showed promise with a solid outing, giving up just one run over 4.2 innings, the Guardians' offense continues to sputter, managing only two runs yet again. On a brighter note, José Ramírez etched his name in the franchise’s history books, surpassing a record that had stood since 1918. CJ Kayfus made a compelling case for increased playing time with his performance against the Cubs, but the recent trade of Tyler Freeman is starting to haunt the front office as his absence is felt in a struggling lineup. With a 6-4 record and more questions than answers, the Guardians need to find their footing quickly.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Atlanta Braves for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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