Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 52-48, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were blown out by the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-7 at Progressive Field.
A rough patch, by the numbers. Dropped last night by 6 and the temperature took a hit. Also weighing on the score: only 2.9 R/G over the last 7. The offense is a drag on the score.
Guardians Game on July 20
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (3-9, 3.90 ERA) vs Joe Ryan (6-5, 2.85 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Twins.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 68°F, Wind 3 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
52 | 46 | .531 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
52 | 48 | .520 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
49 | 51 | .490 | 4.0 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
46 | 53 | .465 | 6.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
40 | 60 | .400 | 13.0 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -9 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .277 | .790 | 47 | |
| 8 | .272 | .736 | 44 | |
| 8 | .239 | .736 | 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, 1 RBI, .7 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians' playoff hopes took a hit after a disheartening 1-7 loss to the Pirates, showcasing the team's ongoing issues with execution and defensive mistakes. Joey Cantillo put forth a solid effort on the mound but was let down by an offense that continues to struggle, particularly with runners in scoring position. Meanwhile, Tanner Bibee's resurgence as a premier pitcher offers a glimmer of hope, but consistency is key in the quest for the AL Central crown. With CJ Kayfus now sidelined for the season after ankle surgery, the pressure mounts on players like Steven Kwan and Slade Cecconi to step up during this critical stretch. As the Guardians sit at 52-47, fans are left hoping for a turnaround, especially with their next chance to claim revenge against the Pirates looming.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Tampa Bay Rays for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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