Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 17-16, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Athletics 8-5 at Sutter Health Park.
Steady as she goes. Winning by 3 last night moved the needle. Plus, 3.6 RA/G this stretch. The pitching is carrying weight.
Guardians Game on May 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Sutter Health Park |
| First Pitch: | 04:05 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Slade Cecconi (0-4, 6.23 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (2-1, 5.84 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Athletics 8-5 at Sutter Health Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 2 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- Chase DeLauter went 4-4 with 2 RBI.
- Rhys Hoskins went 2-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
17 | 16 | .515 | W2 | |
|
Tigers
|
|
16 | 17 | .485 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
White Sox
|
|
15 | 17 | .469 | 1.5 | W4 |
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Twins
|
|
14 | 19 | .424 | 3.0 | L1 |
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Royals
|
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13 | 19 | .406 | 3.5 | W1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +1 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | .286 | .896 | 20 | |
| 4 | .313 | .932 | 14 | |
| 5 | .260 | .773 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-0 | 1.73 | 0.88 | 36.1 | |
| 5-1 | 2.70 | 1.02 | 43.1 | |
| 1-1 | 3.67 | 1.40 | 34.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, 4 RBI, .636 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.1 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 5.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians snapped their recent struggles with an impressive 8-5 victory over the Athletics, pulling their record to an even 16-16. This win is a much-needed boost for a lineup that has faltered recently, averaging just 2.6 runs per game over the past week. Rhys Hoskins had a memorable night back in his home state, further energizing a team that has seen promising starts from minor leaguers like Petey Halpin, who was recalled to inject some fresh talent into the roster. With their offense still sitting 23rd in wRC+ at 93, the Guardians must find consistency as they head into this series. The combination of solid starting pitching, ranked 4th in ERA at 3.43, and the potential for offensive fireworks offers hope for a turning point in the season.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Kansas City Royals for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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