Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 13-11, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians took a beating from the Houston Astros 2-9 at Progressive Field.
In a good rhythm. Last night's 7-run loss is fresh and it shows. On the plus side, climbed to the top of the division.
Guardians Game on April 21
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (3-0, 1.05 ERA) vs Ryan Weiss (0-2, 6.75 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians took a beating from the Houston Astros 2-9 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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13 | 11 | .542 | L1 | |
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Tigers
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12 | 11 | .522 | 0.5 | L1 |
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Twins
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11 | 11 | .500 | 1.0 | L4 |
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White Sox
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8 | 14 | .364 | 4.0 | W1 |
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Royals
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7 | 16 | .304 | 5.5 | L8 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .230 | .850 | 12 | |
| 3 | .286 | .847 | 14 | |
| 2 | .302 | .890 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 1.05 | 0.78 | 25.2 | |
| 3-1 | 2.12 | 1.01 | 29.2 | |
| 1-0 | 3.20 | 1.30 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
After a strong win against the Orioles, the Cleveland Guardians now face a new challenge as they take on the Houston Astros, a team that has historically given them trouble. Slade Cecconi's struggles continue, with a 6.20 ERA that's raising eyebrows and leaving fans concerned about the bullpen's reliability as it's been a weakness this season. Meanwhile, José Ramírez is riding high after earning his ninth Player of the Week award, solidifying his status as a franchise icon. The Guardians must harness that momentum to bounce back from a dismal 9-2 loss in their last outing against the Astros. With Travis Bazzana still biding his time in Triple-A, the Guardians need to figure out their pitching woes quickly to stay competitive in the division.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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