Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 14-11, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians bested the Houston Astros 8-5 at Progressive Field.
Pretty straightforward. Just took over first place in the division. Factor in took last night by 3. That matters.
Guardians Game on April 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (0-2, 4.81 ERA) vs Peter Lambert (0-1, 7.20 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Space City Home Network, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 48°F, Wind 5 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians bested the Houston Astros 8-5 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Chase DeLauter went 1-4 with 3 RBI.
- Angel Martínez went 2-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Kyle Manzardo went 2-4 with 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
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14 | 11 | .560 | W1 | |
|
Twins
|
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12 | 11 | .522 | 1.0 | W1 |
|
Tigers
|
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12 | 12 | .500 | 1.5 | L2 |
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White Sox
|
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9 | 14 | .391 | 4.0 | W2 |
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Royals
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8 | 16 | .333 | 5.5 | W1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .233 | .856 | 12 | |
| 5 | .221 | .828 | 15 | |
| 2 | .309 | .914 | 11 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.12 | 1.01 | 29.2 | |
| 3-0 | 1.76 | 0.88 | 30.2 | |
| 1-0 | 3.20 | 1.30 | 25.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 4 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
The Guardians are feeling the sting of their recent 2-9 loss to the Astros, putting a dent in their momentum despite their current hold on first place in the division. Slade Cecconi’s struggles on the mound have raised concerns about the pitching staff, while José Ramírez has been busy shining a light on his teammate Gavin Williams, whom he dubbed MLB's most underrated player. Meanwhile, Chase DeLauter has shown flashes of brilliance, with a go-ahead triple in a previous matchup that hints at his potential. If the Guardians want to maintain their division lead, they need to regroup quickly and capitalize on their offensive strengths, especially with the Astros back in town for another shot at redemption.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Toronto Blue Jays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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