Preview
2 min read

Guardians at Progressive Field: Will Athletics Feel the Heat in Cleveland?

As the Guardians prepare to host the Athletics at Progressive Field, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The Guardians have shown a strong trend in their recent games, with a notable victory where they unleashed an offensive fury, blanking their opponents and showcasing a stellar bullpen that maintained a 0.0 ERA with an 18.0 K9 rate.


Jun 22, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen (41) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

The team's hitting has been on point as well, with an average of .366 and an OPS of 1.025 in one of their past games, indicating that when they get on base, they're likely to do some damage. Their ability to steal bases successfully (100 percent success rate) adds another layer of threat for any opposing team.


However, it's not all smooth sailing for the Guardians; there have been moments where their pitching has allowed runs (ERA of 4.5), and instances where opportunities were missed with runners in scoring position.


Jun 22, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Oakland Athletics left fielder Tony Kemp (5) catches a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Bell (not pictured) during the eighth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Progressive Field is known for its loyal fan base and could provide the home-field advantage needed against the Athletics. With recent performances indicating strong batting and aggressive base running from the Guardians coupled with solid bullpen support, fans should expect an exciting game filled with strategic plays and potentially high scores.


The upcoming game is scheduled for April 21st at 17:40 UTC at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Fans can catch all the action live on BSGL network.


Jun 22, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians center fielder Myles Straw (7) dives but can not catch a ball hit by Oakland Athletics pinch hitter Tyler Wade (not pictured) during the seventh inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Rate the article

Related stories

Guardians Aim to Outshine Yankees in Playoff Showdown at Progressive Field
Preview

Guardians Aim to Outshine Yankees in Playoff Showdown at Progressive Field

3 min read
Guardians Swing for Victory in Playoff Pressure Cooker at Progressive Field
Preview

Guardians Swing for Victory in Playoff Pressure Cooker at Progressive Field

3 min read
Guardians Seek to Overcome Yankees: Who Will Prevail?
Preview

Guardians Seek to Overcome Yankees: Who Will Prevail?

3 min read