Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 18-18, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians came up short against the Kansas City Royals 2-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
Things are trending well. Losing by 4 last night pulls things in the wrong direction. The bright spot: climbed to the top of the division.
Guardians Game on May 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Kauffman Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 07:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Gavin Williams (5-1, 2.70 ERA) vs Stephen Kolek (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Royals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 63°F, Wind 4 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians came up short against the Kansas City Royals 2-6 at Kauffman Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- David Fry went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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18 | 18 | .500 | L2 | |
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Tigers
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18 | 18 | .500 | L1 | |
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White Sox
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17 | 18 | .486 | 0.5 | W1 |
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Royals
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16 | 19 | .457 | 1.5 | W4 |
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Twins
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15 | 20 | .429 | 2.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .304 | .946 | 21 | |
| 5 | .279 | .805 | 16 | |
| 4 | .284 | .851 | 14 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.70 | 1.02 | 43.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.40 | 0.92 | 41.1 | |
| 1-1 | 3.67 | 1.40 | 34.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 1 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 8 hits, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .727 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .5 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 |
Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians stumbled again, falling 6-2 to the Kansas City Royals, with Tanner Bibee’s fourth-inning meltdown cutting short his previously stellar record at Kauffman Stadium. Despite a two-run homer from David Fry and a notable double from Angel Martinez, the offense fizzled out, leaving fans frustrated as the team’s recent struggles continued. Chase DeLauter is the bright spot, showing flashes of the power that Guardians fans have longed for, but the team’s inconsistency is glaring. They sit at 18-17, barely clinging to first place in the division, but recent performances suggest this lead may not hold if they don't turn things around quickly. As they gear up for their next game, the Guardians must find a way to translate individual talents into cohesive success.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Minnesota Twins for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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