Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 21-21, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians couldn’t hold off the Minnesota Twins 4-5 at Progressive Field.
The numbers paint a decent picture. 3-4 over their last 7. The record says it all. The bright spot: relatively healthy at 3 on the IL.
Guardians Game on May 11
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (2-1, 3.43 ERA) vs TBD (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | Angels Broadcast Television, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 62°F, Wind 7 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians couldn’t hold off the Minnesota Twins 4-5 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Chase DeLauter went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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21 | 21 | .500 | L2 | |
|
White Sox
|
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19 | 21 | .475 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Tigers
|
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19 | 22 | .463 | 1.5 | W1 |
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Royals
|
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19 | 22 | .463 | 1.5 | L1 |
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Twins
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18 | 23 | .439 | 2.5 | W2 |
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 | .299 | .901 | 25 | |
| 4 | .274 | .820 | 15 | |
| 6 | .222 | .745 | 16 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.30 | 0.98 | 47.0 | |
| 5-3 | 3.74 | 1.17 | 55.1 | |
| 2-1 | 3.43 | 1.37 | 39.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .455 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.2 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians dropped another heartbreaker, losing 1-2 to the Minnesota Twins, a demoralizing outcome that saw them strand 12 runners on base in a game they desperately needed. This marks yet another one-run loss, hindering their momentum as they sit at a disappointing 21-20. The bright spot continues to be rookie Chase DeLauter, who has impressed with his mature play, hitting .295, but even his efforts can't mask the struggles of an offense averaging just 3.4 runs per game this week. Meanwhile, the acquisition of Patrick Bailey raises questions about Bo Naylor's future in Cleveland, as the Guardians seem to be re-evaluating their catching situation. Franco Aleman's MLB debut brought some excitement, but the team must find consistency if they want to climb back into the division race.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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