Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 72-70, 2nd in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians held off the Detroit Tigers 7-6 at Progressive Field.
The score reflects a tug of war. 4 of the last 7 in the win column. Also helping: relatively healthy at 3 on the IL.
Guardians Game on September 05
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (11-8, 2.46 ERA) vs Framber Valdez (8-10, 4.36 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Detroit SportsNet |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians held off the Detroit Tigers 7-6 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
Highlights
- Brayan Rocchio went 2-4 with 2 HR and 5 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
White Sox
|
|
74 | 67 | .525 | W1 | |
|
Guardians
|
|
72 | 70 | .507 | 2.5 | W2 |
|
Twins
|
|
67 | 74 | .475 | 7.0 | L2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
64 | 77 | .454 | 10.0 | L2 |
|
Royals
|
|
63 | 79 | .444 | 11.5 | L1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a -2 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | .240 | .695 | 84 | |
| 13 | .294 | .823 | 60 | |
| 15 | .255 | .771 | 53 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2.32 | 1.08 | 62.0 | |
| 5-2 | 2.83 | 1.23 | 41.1 | |
| 11-8 | 2.46 | 1.02 | 161.0 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .3 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .571 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 | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 8 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
In a dramatic twist, the Guardians pulled off a rare doubleheader sweep against the Detroit Tigers, with Brayan Rocchio and Travis Bazzana providing thrilling walk-off moments to cap a day filled with highs and lows. Bazzana, who tied it up before sealing the victories, has become a focal point for the team's future, though his recent struggles have fans concerned. Injuries to Chase DeLauter and Ángel Martínez compound the pressure as the Guardians sit at .500, desperately seeking momentum to push into the postseason. With Carlos Hernández's DFA adding to the day's drama, this team faces uncertainty as they strive to find consistency amid the excitement of today’s doubleheader triumph.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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