Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 79-75, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Athletics 5-3 at Progressive Field.
The numbers back it up. Climbed to the top of the division. And 5-2 over the last 7. That record does the talking.
Guardians Game on September 19
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 06:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (6-15, 4.16 ERA) vs Jacob Lopez (6-4, 5.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | NBCSCA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 71°F, Wind 7 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Athletics 5-3 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- Travis Bazzana went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Brayan Rocchio went 2-3 with 2 RBI.
- José Ramírez went 2-5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
79 | 75 | .513 | W3 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
78 | 76 | .506 | 1.0 | L1 |
|
Tigers
|
|
73 | 81 | .474 | 6.0 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
72 | 82 | .468 | 7.0 | W1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 87 | .435 | 12.0 | L2 |
Cleveland Guardians are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .240 | .697 | 92 | |
| 14 | .289 | .815 | 62 | |
| 17 | .255 | .777 | 59 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 2.06 | 0.99 | 70.0 | |
| 5-2 | 2.78 | 1.19 | 45.1 | |
| 12-9 | 2.57 | 1.04 | 178.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 4 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 3 hits, 3 HR, 3 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 13 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.3 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
José Ramírez has officially joined the 1,000 RBI club, achieving the milestone with a crucial homer that fueled the Guardians' 5-3 victory over the Athletics, further solidifying their grip on a share of first place in the AL Central. This achievement not only serves as a testament to Ramírez's enduring talent but also highlights how vital he is to Cleveland's playoff aspirations as they edge closer to October baseball. Meanwhile, the Guardians are benefiting from solid pitching as Joey Cantillo stepped up with six scoreless innings, a crucial performance that underscores the team's depth in a time of need. As they prepare for their final homestand, the Guardians are riding a wave of momentum with a positive run differential and an offense that’s averaging 5.4 runs per game this week. The Blue Jays may falter as the Guardians aim to capitalize on their recent success.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Boston Red Sox for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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