Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 8-6, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were crushed by the Atlanta Braves 5-11 at Truist Park.
Ticking along. Last night's loss by 6 drags the score down. But 4-3 lately. Steady, productive baseball.
Guardians Game on April 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Truist Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:15 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (1-0, 0.82 ERA) vs Martín Pérez (0-0, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, BravesVision |
| Forecast: | ⛅ Partly cloudy, 55°F, Wind 6 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were crushed by the Atlanta Braves 5-11 at Truist Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 1 |
Highlights
- Angel Martínez went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
- Kyle Manzardo went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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8 | 6 | .571 | L1 | |
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Twins
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7 | 7 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Royals
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6 | 8 | .429 | 2.0 | W1 |
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White Sox
|
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5 | 9 | .357 | 3.0 | L1 |
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Tigers
|
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5 | 9 | .357 | 3.0 | W1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .273 | .999 | 11 | |
| 1 | .333 | .906 | 6 | |
| 0 | .417 | 1.000 | 1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .667 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
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
The Guardians stumbled in their opener against the Atlanta Braves, falling 6-4 after Slade Cecconi unraveled in the sixth inning, allowing a pivotal home run to Matt Olson. Despite the setback, Kyle Manzardo's 454-foot blast showcased the team's power potential, and Steven Kwan's hustle continues to impress. Juan Brito’s strong debut earlier this week has fans buzzing, as he looks to solidify his place on the roster following an impressive first series. Meanwhile, former prospect Jace LaViolette finally broke a frustrating streak in High-A, offering a glimmer of hope for the future. With a recent record of 5-2 and a run differential of +11 in their last seven games, the Guardians are not in dire straits, but they need to carry that momentum into the next matchup against the Braves.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the St. Louis Cardinals for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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