Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 70-68, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians topped the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 at Progressive Field.
This is what a hot stretch looks like. A W by 5 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Add in 5-2 lately. Steady, productive baseball.
Guardians Game on September 02
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Joey Cantillo (9-7, 3.70 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (9-5, 2.33 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Sportsnet, TVA Sports |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 75°F, Wind 2 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians topped the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 |
Highlights
- Patrick Bailey went 1-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
- Angel Martínez went 2-3 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
73 | 65 | .529 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
70 | 68 | .507 | 3.0 | W2 |
|
Twins
|
|
67 | 72 | .482 | 6.5 | W3 |
|
Tigers
|
|
63 | 75 | .457 | 10.0 | L3 |
|
Royals
|
|
62 | 77 | .446 | 11.5 | L2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +12 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .242 | .705 | 83 | |
| 13 | .290 | .812 | 60 | |
| 15 | .257 | .780 | 52 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-1 | 2.36 | 1.08 | 61.0 | |
| 5-2 | 2.97 | 1.30 | 39.1 | |
| 11-8 | 2.46 | 1.02 | 161.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 3 RBI, .455 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .5 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.2 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 6.0 IP, 7 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start |
Guardians News
Gavin Williams delivered a season-defining performance with 13 strikeouts in a crucial opener against the Toronto Blue Jays, showcasing why he’s one of the league’s top strikeout artists. As the Guardians gear up for the final month of the season, the excitement is palpable, especially with the return of Carlos Hernández, who has overcome a tough offseason car accident to rejoin the majors. This September roster expansion not only bolsters the bullpen but also signals the Guardians' commitment to making a deep postseason run. With Williams on fire and Hernández back in the fold, Cleveland fans have every reason to believe in a playoff push as the team looks to capitalize on their current momentum.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers for a 4-game series starting Friday.
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