Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 67-66, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians downed the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 at Angel Stadium.
The data is clear. Going 6-1 in a week will do nice things for the temperature. And allowing just 2.4 runs per game. The pitching has been a strength.
Guardians Game on August 26
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Angel Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 04:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (9-7, 3.73 ERA) vs Grayson Rodriguez (4-5, 6.41 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians downed the Los Angeles Angels 8-6 at Angel Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 0 |
 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 1 |
Highlights
- José Ramírez went 3-6 with 5 RBI.
- Steven Kwan went 5-5 with 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
69 | 63 | .523 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
67 | 66 | .504 | 2.5 | W6 |
|
Twins
|
|
64 | 69 | .481 | 5.5 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
62 | 70 | .470 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
59 | 74 | .444 | 10.5 | W9 |
Cleveland Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +20 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .239 | .701 | 80 | |
| 13 | .287 | .811 | 59 | |
| 14 | .260 | .788 | 48 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.40 | 1.08 | 60.0 | |
| 5-2 | 3.08 | 1.26 | 38.0 | |
| 10-8 | 2.50 | 1.01 | 155.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, 5 RBI, .357 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 9 hits, 1 RBI, .6 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 Cleveland Guardians have surged into the American League's final Wild Card spot after a thrilling 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels, marking their sixth victory in the last seven games. José Ramírez stole the spotlight with a vintage performance, helping the team overcome an early deficit in what was described as one of the season's most exciting matchups. On a different note, the recent trade involving Shane Bieber has come back to haunt the Blue Jays as he finds himself on the injured list once again, leaving Guardians fans questioning the impact of their former ace. With the Guardians' offense heating up and a +25 run differential over their last week, the momentum is palpable as they approach the next game against the Angels. Cleveland is not just playing for pride, they’re in the hunt for a postseason berth.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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