Cleveland Guardians News & Updates
The Cleveland Guardians were 34-26, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were blown out by the Boston Red Sox 1-9 at Progressive Field.
Ticking along. A loss by 8 last night and the vibes reflect it. Pair that with a quiet 2.3 R/G from the lineup this week.
Guardians Game on May 31
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Progressive Field |
| First Pitch: | 01:40 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | Tanner Bibee (0-7, 4.57 ERA) vs Ranger Suarez (2-3, 3.02 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, NESN |
| Forecast: | 🌤️ Mostly sunny, 54°F, Wind 5 mph |
Guardians Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians were blown out by the Boston Red Sox 1-9 at Progressive Field.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Guardians Record & Standings
AL Central
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Guardians
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34 | 26 | .567 | L1 | |
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White Sox
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31 | 27 | .534 | 2.0 | W4 |
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Twins
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27 | 32 | .458 | 6.5 | L4 |
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Royals
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22 | 36 | .379 | 11.0 | L5 |
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Tigers
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22 | 37 | .373 | 11.5 | L3 |
Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -18 run differential.
Guardians Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | .260 | .769 | 31 | |
| 9 | .243 | .730 | 29 | |
| 8 | .228 | .741 | 28 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 2.60 | 1.08 | 27.2 | |
| 6-1 | 2.21 | 1.07 | 69.1 | |
| 8-3 | 3.07 | 1.09 | 76.1 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 5 hits, .417 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.1 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games |
Guardians News
The Guardians are riding a wave of optimism after Travis Bazzana revitalized their leadoff spot, helping secure a 4-3 win against the Red Sox. However, the joy is tinged with concern as Angel Martínez exited the game with left foot inflammation, leaving his status uncertain ahead of a critical series. On a brighter note, Colin Holderman has emerged as a reliable arm in high-leverage situations, transforming from a perceived bust into a key piece of the bullpen. With a record of 34-25, the Guardians are in a solid position in the division, though their recent offensive struggles, averaging just 2.3 runs per game this week, cast a shadow. As they prepare for the next matchup against the Red Sox, all eyes will be on the health of Martínez and the continued performance of Bazzana and Holderman.
Guardians Upcoming Schedule
The Cleveland Guardians visit the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Tuesday.
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