Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 32-24, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were crushed by the Washington Nationals 2-10 at Progressive Field.
Not flashy, but the math works. A loss by 8 last night and the vibes reflect it. The bright spot: the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Guardians Game on May 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (4-1, 3.05 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (2-3, 3.86 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Nationals.TV |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 66°F, Wind 3 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were crushed by the Washington Nationals 2-10 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
- Rhys Hoskins went 1-4 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
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32 | 24 | .571 | L1 | |
|
White Sox
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27 | 26 | .509 | 3.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
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26 | 28 | .481 | 5.0 | L1 |
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Royals
|
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22 | 32 | .407 | 9.0 | L1 |
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Tigers
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21 | 33 | .389 | 10.0 | W1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a -4 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .257 | .786 | 30 | |
| 9 | .246 | .754 | 27 | |
| 8 | .228 | .745 | 24 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.45 | 1.05 | 25.2 | |
| 6-1 | 2.24 | 1.04 | 64.1 | |
| 7-3 | 3.25 | 1.11 | 69.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3 SV, 3.0 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games | |
| 2.3000000000000003 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians are riding high at 32-23, but the optimism is clouded by Tanner Bibee's disastrous outing against the Nationals, where he surrendered five homers in a demoralizing 10-2 loss. With Erik Sabrowski hitting the injured list, the bullpen faces a critical test to stabilize the team’s pitching, which has been a strength with a 1.7 runs allowed per game over the last week. Yet, amidst the adversity, MLB insider Bob Nightengale offered some praise, making Cleveland fans chuckle as they look down on the rest of the AL Central. The team needs to shake off this loss quickly, especially with the tough road ahead against division rivals, as they seek to maintain their momentum and prove that they can overcome these challenges.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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