Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 65-66, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Colorado Rockies 7-2 at Coors Field.
Can't argue with this. Last night's win by 5 is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. And the 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know.
Guardians Game on August 24
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 09:38 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (9-8, 2.54 ERA) vs George Klassen (2-1, 3.74 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, KCOP 13, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Colorado Rockies 7-2 at Coors Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Highlights
- Chase DeLauter went 3-4 with 2 RBI.
- Jo Adell went 2-5 with 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
68 | 62 | .523 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
65 | 66 | .496 | 3.5 | W4 |
|
Twins
|
|
63 | 68 | .481 | 5.5 | L3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
61 | 69 | .469 | 7.0 | L5 |
|
Royals
|
|
58 | 74 | .439 | 11.0 | W8 |
Cleveland Guardians are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +18 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .241 | .705 | 79 | |
| 13 | .288 | .813 | 59 | |
| 14 | .265 | .805 | 47 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.33 | 1.10 | 58.0 | |
| 4-2 | 3.16 | 1.30 | 37.0 | |
| 9-8 | 2.54 | 1.03 | 149.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
The Guardians are heating up at the right time, completing a sweep of the Rockies with a convincing 7-2 win that puts them at 65-66 and keeps them in the postseason conversation. Foster Griffin's gritty performance, improving his record to a remarkable 15-4, shows that the pitching staff is firing on all cylinders, allowing just 2.0 runs per game over their recent hot streak. While the Guardians' bats still lag behind, averaging only 4.6 runs per game, the team has found a way to get it done, demonstrating resilience and grit. As they continue to hunt for a playoff spot, the Guardians are proving that, despite a light-hitting lineup, their strong pitching can keep them competitive. Meanwhile, Gabriel Arias' rise to the Cubs' roster serves as a reminder of the trade that brought him here, highlighting the importance of player development in small-market teams.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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