By: BHS Sports Staff
May 15, 2025
The Cleveland Guardians are currently one of the hottest teams in the American League with Summer approaching in Northeast, Ohio.
Currently, the Guardians sit at 25-18, which puts them in second place in the AL Central, 3.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers. They also have the second best record in the entire AL, tied with the Yankees.
Leading the way for the Tribe is superstar Jose Ramirez and first baseman Kyle Manzardo. Manzardo is leading the team in homers with 10 and 25 RBIs. Ramirez is hitting .295 with 8 HRs and 22 RBIs. Other contributors are 2B Daniel Schneemann, SS Gabriel Arias, and LF Steven Kwan. Schneemann is currently hitting .261 with 5 HRs and 12 RBIs, Arias is hitting .263 with 4 HRs and 19 RBIs, and Kwan leads the team in batting average at .325 with 4 HRs and 17 RBIs.
On the pitching side, reliever Hunter Gaddis has been leading the bullpen, a pen that hasn’t lived up to the lofty expectations from a year ago. In 17 innings, Gaddis has only surrendered one earned run, giving him a 0.53 ERA. A surprise out of the bullpen has been Kolby Allard, who was a late free agent signing, as he currently sits with a 1.20 ERA. The pitching has been a bit of a weakness as the Guardians currently rank 21st in baseball with a 4.14 ERA. Hopefully, the return of ace Shane Bieber and John Means will bolster the starting rotation.
Some highlights from this season include Manzardo’s first career walk-off home run against the Minnesota Twins, recent dominant pitching performances from Gavin Williams and Logan Allen, and Schneemann’s go-ahead grand slam in the ninth against the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this month. This ball club has also won four of its last five series.
However, Cleveland has been hit with some injuries (a similar script with the Cavs). Outfielder Lane Thomas first hit the IL with a bone bruise in his right wrist after getting hit during the home opener. However, he is currently on a rehab assignment with the Columbus Clippers and is expected to return soon. Reliever Paul Sewald landed on the IL with an isolated high-grade strain. This past Monday, starting pitcher Ben Lively left the game with arm discomfort, and he hit the IL on Tuesday with a right flexor tendon strain. On top of this, Bieber and David Fry are eyeing returns within the next month or two.
The Tribe has yet to hit their stride, but they have done enough to keep them in early contention. Once some of the star power gets healthy and everyone finds their rhythm, it should be a good Summer for the Guards.
Next up is a 10-game road trip starting in Cincinnati tomorrow night for the beginning of the Ohio Cup and a reunion with former manager, Tito Francona.
Go Tribe!
In Brooklyn sports, the baseball team (4-14) crushed Cleveland Central Catholic on Monday by a final of 21-2. Senior Collin Flanagan pitched three innings, giving up zero earned runs, and freshman Mason Vega finished out the day pitching two scoreless frames. On the offensive side, senior Aiden Starr led the way with five RBIs, including a grand slam to cap off a 13-run, second inning. Today, the boys will host Glenville for Senior Recognition Night. Activities start at 4:45 with first pitch at 5:00.
The softball team’s season came to an end yesterday as they lost to Mogadore in the state tournament. They finished with a record of 3-12.
Go Canes!
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