Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 81-75, 1st in the AL Central. The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday.
No need to overthink this one. Climbed to the top of the division. Also helping: they've taken 6 of 7 this week. Moving right along.
Guardians Game on September 22
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Fenway Park |
| First Pitch: | 06:45 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Parker Messick (12-9, 2.57 ERA) vs Payton Tolle (9-6, 3.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, NESN |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 65°F, Wind 8 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
The Cleveland Guardians did not play yesterday.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Guardians
|
|
81 | 75 | .519 | W5 | |
|
White Sox
|
|
80 | 76 | .513 | 1.0 | W2 |
|
Tigers
|
|
74 | 83 | .471 | 7.5 | W1 |
|
Twins
|
|
73 | 84 | .465 | 8.5 | L1 |
|
Royals
|
|
67 | 89 | .429 | 14.0 | L4 |
Cleveland Guardians are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +16 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | .241 | .696 | 93 | |
| 15 | .291 | .821 | 65 | |
| 13 | .250 | .693 | 70 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-1 | 2.02 | 0.98 | 71.1 | |
| 5-2 | 2.78 | 1.19 | 45.1 | |
| 12-9 | 2.57 | 1.04 | 178.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 5 hits, 1 RBI, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3.2 scoreless IP, 7 K in 3 recent games | |
| 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 4.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians are on fire, sitting atop the AL Central with an 81-75 record after a nail-biting 1-0 win over the Athletics, cementing their playoff ambitions with a magic number of just three. As the team gears up for the final week of the regular season, their efficient management under Stephen Vogt shines brighter than ever, especially amidst the Mariners' struggles under Dan Wilson, making Guardians fans appreciate their leadership even more. Meanwhile, the White Sox's attempts to mimic Cleveland's savvy moves are falling flat, highlighting the Guardians' ability to thrive where others fail. With a 6-1 record in the last week and a solid run differential of +16, the Guardians are not just pushing for a playoff spot, they're asserting their dominance in the division as they aim for a first-round bye.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the Kansas City Royals for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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