Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 11-9, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians bested the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 at Progressive Field.
The definition of lukewarm. They've dropped to 2th. The standings reflect the struggles. Pair that with the -7 run differential tells a worse story than the record.
Guardians Game on April 17
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (0-2, 6.38 ERA) vs Chris Bassitt (0-2, 9.00 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | MASN, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, WKYC 3 |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 78°F, Wind 7 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians bested the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- José Ramírez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Twins
|
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11 | 8 | .579 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
11 | 9 | .550 | 0.5 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
10 | 9 | .526 | 1.0 | W6 |
|
Royals
|
|
7 | 12 | .368 | 4.0 | L4 |
|
White Sox
|
|
6 | 13 | .316 | 5.0 | L3 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .246 | .895 | 12 | |
| 0 | .400 | 1.000 | 2 | |
| 4 | .224 | .756 | 10 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 1.05 | 0.78 | 25.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .5 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 | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
After a disheartening loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, the Guardians now sit at 10-9, struggling to find their footing in a competitive division. With a lukewarm offense averaging just 5.6 runs per game over the last week, the pressure mounts on key players like Bo Naylor and Chase DeLauter to step up, especially as they face the Baltimore Orioles next. Meanwhile, Parker Messick’s near no-hitter against the Orioles hints at the potential within this pitching staff, making us wonder if he can find that magic again. With former Guardians pitcher Cal Quantrill resurfacing in the Rangers' bullpen, it’s a stark reminder of their past depth. The Guardians must quickly regain momentum or risk slipping further in the standings.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Houston Astros for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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