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The Cleveland Guardians were 36-29, 1st in the AL Central. Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians let it slip away against the Texas Rangers 2-3 at Globe Life Field.

Guardians Daily Vibe Check
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On the right side of things. A -8 run differential. Even the close losses add up. Counterbalancing that, the roster is largely intact. That counts for something.

Guardians Game on June 06

Opponent:Texas Rangers (31-32)
Location:Globe Life Field
First Pitch:07:35 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Tanner Bibee (0-7, 4.57 ERA) vs Jack Leiter (3-4, 4.34 ERA)
TV Broadcast:FOX, FOX
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 75°F, Wind 2 mph

Guardians Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cleveland Guardians let it slip away against the Texas Rangers 2-3 at Globe Life Field.

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Highlights

Guardians Record & Standings

AL Central

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Guardians
3629.554 L2
White Sox
3330.5242.0 L1
Twins
3035.4626.0 W1
Tigers
2638.4069.5 W4
Royals
2539.39110.5 L1

Cleveland Guardians are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a -8 run differential.

Guardians Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
11
José Ramírez
9.241.76832
24
Chase DeLauter
7.252.73732
1
Angel Martínez
9.236.70329

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
36
Cade Smith
2-02.831.0828.2
77
Parker Messick
6-22.401.0775.0
32
Gavin Williams
9-33.201.0881.2

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
32
Gavin Williams
8.0 IP, 11 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
52
Matt Festa
3.1 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games

Guardians News

José Ramírez is on the cusp of etching his name in Guardians history, especially with Aaron Judge's injury potentially clearing his path to AL MVP honors. After a solid 4-3 week, the Guardians find themselves at 36-28, sitting atop the division but struggling with consistency as their recent run differential tells a different story,outscored by six runs over the last week. The team also navigated a tough loss to the Texas Rangers, where after a promising start, Parker Messick's five scoreless innings unraveled into a 3-2 defeat. Meanwhile, Rhys Hoskins is already making waves and contributing to the lineup, providing a much-needed boost. As the Guardians head into their next matchup, the focus sharpens on maintaining momentum while addressing both offensive and pitching inconsistencies.

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Aaron Judge's injury could help José Ramírez make much-needed Guardians history
Awaybackgone
Aaron Judge's injury could help José Ramírez make much-needed Guardians history
Guardians' third baseman José Ramírez has a clear path to win AL MVP this year (so long as he stays hot).
The Guardians have solved the middle-infield problem that's plagued them for years
Awaybackgone
The Guardians have solved the middle-infield problem that's plagued them for years
The Cleveland Guardians finally solved the middle-infield issues that seemingly plagued them since the dawn of time.
Guards' dream start from pair of rookies turns sour in a flash
MLB.com
Guards' dream start from pair of rookies turns sour in a flash
ARLINGTON -- Things unraveled in a hurry for the Guardians on Friday night. A game that started with the first leadoff home run of Travis Bazzana's career and five scoreless innings by Parker Messick turned on a dime and into a 3-2 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
Late addition Hoskins quick to make impact on Guardians
MLB.com
Late addition Hoskins quick to make impact on Guardians
This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins’ Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. CLEVELAND -- Rhys Hoskins was in some unfamiliar territory this past offseason. As a free agent for just the second time in his career,
Guardians at Rangers, Messick vs. Rocker discussion
Coveringthecorner
Guardians at Rangers, Messick vs. Rocker discussion
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Series Preview: Guardians at Rangers
Coveringthecorner
Series Preview: Guardians at Rangers
And now, for something different. The Guardians are 36-28, 15th in team wRC+ at 98, 8th in starting pitcher ERA at 3.77 (4.07 FIP), and 12th in bullpen ERA at 3.71 (3.58 FIP). The Rangers are 30-32, 18th in team wRC+ at 97, 10th in starting pitcher ERA (4.05 FIP), and 8th in bullpen ERA […]

Guardians Upcoming Schedule

The Cleveland Guardians host the New York Yankees for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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