Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 3-2, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Just 5 games into the season. A mixed bag this week. The underlying bat metrics are rough: 0.276 xwOBA, 21.3% hard-hit. Compounding things, outscored by 7 this week.
Guardians Game on March 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium |
| First Pitch: | 10:10 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (0-0, 5.40 ERA) vs Shohei Ohtani (TBD) |
| TV Broadcast: | SportsNet LA, Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive |
| Forecast: | ☁️ Overcast, 66°F, Wind 8 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians handled the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
Highlights
- Daniel Schneemann went 1-4 with 2 RBI.
- Steven Kwan went 3-5 with 1 RBI.
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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3 | 2 | .600 | W1 | |
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Royals
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2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | W2 |
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Tigers
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2 | 2 | .500 | 0.5 | L2 |
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Twins
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1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 | L2 |
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White Sox
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1 | 3 | .250 | 1.5 | W1 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-2 in their last 7 games, with a -7 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | .286 | 1.175 | 5 | |
| 0 | .500 | 1.250 | 0 | |
| 0 | .429 | 1.171 | 1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 3 hits, 1 RBI, .429 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 2.4000000000000004 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
Parker Messick's dazzling performance against the defending champion Dodgers is the bright spot the Guardians desperately needed, as he tossed six shutout innings with five strikeouts in a 4-2 victory. This win not only boosts the team’s morale after a rough start, including an 0-8 loss to the Mariners, but also puts Messick firmly on the map as a rising star. With a hard-hit rate of just 24.1% from the first few games, the Guardians' offense still needs to find its rhythm, especially with José Ramírez struggling at the plate. Celebrating Austin Hedges' decade of service time adds a heartwarming note to the team's current narrative, despite the challenges ahead as they face the potent Dodgers lineup again. Overall, while the early-season jitters are evident, there's a flicker of hope in Messick that could spark something bigger.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago Cubs for a 3-game series starting Friday.
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