Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 22-21, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians downed the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 at Progressive Field.
Cruising at a nice clip. Last night's 5-run victory is the freshest data point. Add in the +8 run differential backs up the record.
Guardians Game on May 12
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Slade Cecconi (2-4, 6.15 ERA) vs Walbert Ureña (1-3, 3.22 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Angels Broadcast Television |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 52°F, Wind 2 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians downed the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Daniel Schneemann went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Brayan Rocchio went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
22 | 21 | .512 | W1 | |
|
White Sox
|
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19 | 21 | .475 | 1.5 | W2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
19 | 22 | .463 | 2.0 | W1 |
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Royals
|
|
19 | 22 | .463 | 2.0 | L1 |
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Twins
|
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18 | 23 | .439 | 3.0 | W2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .292 | .887 | 25 | |
| 4 | .273 | .810 | 17 | |
| 3 | .277 | .737 | 21 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.30 | 0.98 | 47.0 | |
| 5-3 | 3.74 | 1.17 | 55.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.98 | 1.32 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 2 RBI, .417 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 | |
| 2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Cleveland Guardians snapped their recent struggles with a much-needed 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, a team that’s been floundering this season. Brayan Rocchio emerged as a key figure, finally breaking the team's drought with runners in scoring position, while Daniel Schneemann contributed two RBIs, showing the depth of the lineup that fans have been craving. As the Guardians sit at an even 21-21, the pressure to find consistency in the leadoff spot mounts, could Rocchio be the answer? Meanwhile, former player Xzavion Curry has resurfaced with the Mets, reminding us of the talent the Guardians once had and lost. With fresh energy from the win, Cleveland fans are cautiously optimistic as the team gears up for the next challenge.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Cincinnati Reds for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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