Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 55-54, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians squeaked by the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 at Great American Ball Park.
Hard to feel good about the data. A 2-5 stretch over the last 7 is hard to spin. And averaging only 2.3 runs a game. The offense is the weak link.
Guardians Game on July 29
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Great American Ball Park |
| First Pitch: | 07:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (8-6, 4.02 ERA) vs Brady Singer (5-9, 4.53 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Reds.TV, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 70°F, Wind 3 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians squeaked by the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 at Great American Ball Park.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
Highlights
- Kyle Manzardo went 1-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
55 | 51 | .519 | L2 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
55 | 54 | .505 | 1.5 | L1 |
|
Twins
|
|
54 | 54 | .500 | 2.0 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
51 | 57 | .472 | 5.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
45 | 63 | .417 | 11.0 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 2-5 in their last 7 games, with a -14 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | .279 | .788 | 51 | |
| 9 | .266 | .722 | 50 | |
| 10 | .235 | .731 | 35 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.57 | 1.06 | 49.0 | |
| 6-2 | 1.76 | 0.85 | 41.0 | |
| 3-2 | 3.56 | 1.32 | 30.1 |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.2 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
The Guardians are stumbling through a rough patch, managing only one win in their last seven games, and their 0-0 stalemate against the Reds yesterday highlights an offense that has been utterly stagnant, averaging just 2.1 runs per game in that span. With Kyle Manzardo’s first career grand slam barely breaking the slump in a prior game, the pressure on the front office to bolster the roster before the trade deadline intensifies, especially after losing a key target to injury. On the bright side, rookie Gavin Williams continues to dazzle on the mound, becoming the first Cleveland pitcher since 2021 to strike out 10 or more batters in four consecutive starts. But without a surge from the bats, even his stellar outings may not be enough to turn this season around.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Arizona Diamondbacks for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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