Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 15-15, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-3 at Progressive Field.
The score reflects some real issues. A 2-5 week. That's the biggest factor right now. On top of that, falling from 1 to 2 in the division. The slide shows.
Guardians Game on April 28
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (0-3, 4.45 ERA) vs Nick Martinez (1-1, 2.10 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Rays.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 53°F, Wind 1 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians couldn’t hold off the Tampa Bay Rays 2-3 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Highlights
- Daniel Schneemann went 1-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tigers
|
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15 | 14 | .517 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
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15 | 15 | .500 | 0.5 | L3 |
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Twins
|
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13 | 16 | .448 | 2.0 | W1 |
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White Sox
|
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12 | 17 | .414 | 3.0 | W1 |
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Royals
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11 | 17 | .393 | 3.5 | W3 |
Cleveland Guardians are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .314 | .978 | 14 | |
| 5 | .245 | .822 | 16 | |
| 5 | .276 | .821 | 15 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 1.73 | 0.88 | 36.1 | |
| 4-1 | 3.28 | 1.09 | 35.2 | |
| 1-1 | 3.26 | 1.32 | 30.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, .444 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 5.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians are shaking things up by calling up top prospect Travis Bazzana from Triple-A Columbus, hoping the former No. 1 overall draft pick can ignite a roster struggling through a three-game losing streak. After last night's 4-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays, the Guardians find themselves a game under .500 at 15-14, with a recent record of just 3-4 and a concerning run differential of -4 over the last week. As they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays, who sit above them in the standings, Bazzana's arrival brings both excitement and pressure. Meanwhile, Cade Smith's recent performance raises questions about his role in the team’s future. With the Guardians needing a spark, all eyes will be on Bazzana as they look to break out of this slump.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Athletics for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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