Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 52-47, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were blown out by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-7 at Progressive Field.
Hard to read this team right now. A 6-run loss last night is the biggest weight on the score. But 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Guardians Game on July 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (8-4, 3.56 ERA) vs Paul Skenes (8-8, 3.57 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet Pittsburgh, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 76°F, Wind 10 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were blown out by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-7 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
51 | 46 | .526 | L1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
52 | 47 | .525 | W1 | |
|
Twins
|
|
49 | 50 | .495 | 3.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
46 | 52 | .469 | 5.5 | W2 |
|
Royals
|
|
40 | 59 | .404 | 12.0 | W2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a 0 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .277 | .786 | 47 | |
| 8 | .272 | .739 | 44 | |
| 8 | .243 | .747 | 31 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | 1.73 | 0.85 | 36.1 | |
| 3-1 | 2.78 | 1.08 | 45.1 | |
| 3-1 | 3.54 | 1.32 | 28.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7 hits, .7 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
Travis Bazzana delivered a thrilling moment for the Guardians, capping off a lackluster offensive showcase with his first career walk-off home run, sealing a comeback win against the Pirates and showcasing the team's resilience as they aim to solidify their playoff position. Even as the Guardians sit at 51-46 and have shown promise with a +7 run differential over the past week, fans can't help but ponder the future, with trade rumors swirling around former player Francisco Lindor despite more attractive candidates elsewhere. As Angel Martínez embarks on his rehab assignment, the Guardians’ depth is about to be tested further, but with a pitching staff posting a solid 2.3 runs allowed per game this week, the foundation for success is clearly there. It's warm vibes all around in Cleveland, but the stakes get higher as they face the Pirates again.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Minnesota Twins for a 4-game series starting Monday.
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