Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 24-22, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians fell just short against the Cincinnati Reds 6-7 at Progressive Field.
Steady as she goes. +7 run differential. That margin shows up in the score. Also helping: 3.4 RA/G over the last 7. The arms are doing their part.
Guardians Game on May 16
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (3-1, 2.98 ERA) vs Chris Paddack (0-5, 7.63 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 55°F, Wind 3 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians fell just short against the Cincinnati Reds 6-7 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
Highlights
- José Ramírez went 3-4 with 1 RBI.
- Rhys Hoskins went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
24 | 22 | .522 | L1 | |
|
White Sox
|
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22 | 22 | .500 | 1.0 | L1 |
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Twins
|
|
20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | L1 |
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Tigers
|
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20 | 25 | .444 | 3.5 | W1 |
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Royals
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19 | 26 | .422 | 4.5 | L5 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +7 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | .286 | .861 | 26 | |
| 7 | .259 | .770 | 20 | |
| 4 | .272 | .804 | 18 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-1 | 2.35 | 0.99 | 53.2 | |
| 5-3 | 3.74 | 1.17 | 55.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.98 | 1.32 | 45.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 3 RBI, .364 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 | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians are facing a bit of a storm after dropping the Ohio Cup opener to the Reds, with Tanner Bibee continuing to search for his first win despite a solid 6.2-inning performance that yielded only three runs. The frustration grows as run support remains elusive, leaving Bibee at 0-6 on the season, which feels unfair given his efforts. On a brighter note, Connor Brogdon is sticking around after going unclaimed on waivers, adding some stability to a bullpen that desperately needs it. Meanwhile, former Guardian Alex Young has signed a minor league deal with the Nationals, marking a comeback after his injury troubles. With the Guardians now at a 24-21 record, the pressure is on to turn things around quickly, especially with the Reds lineup ready to strike again.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Detroit Tigers for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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