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Guardians Face Yankees in High-Stakes Rematch Series at Progressive Field
Alright, folks—strap in. It’s that time again. The Cleveland Guardians are set to host the New York Yankees in a three-game showdown that’s more than just a regular-season matchup. This is the first time these two teams meet since the Yankees knocked Cleveland out of contention en route to the 2024 World Series. And let’s just say, for Guardians fans like me, that memory still stings.
Coming into this series, both squads are carrying momentum. The Yankees sit at 14-8, riding high with a +30 run differential and an offense that’s absolutely crushing it—first in wRC+ at 135. They’ve won six of their last seven and look dialed in. Cleveland, meanwhile, stands at 12-9. Not bad, but with a -4 run differential and lingering inconsistencies, it feels like this series could tip the balance early in their season.
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Let’s talk matchups. On Monday, Gavin Williams takes the mound for Cleveland against Clarke Schmidt. Schmidt hasn’t looked sharp with a 5.89 SIERA, which gives the Guardians an opening—if Williams can hold it together. Tuesday pits Tanner Bibee versus Will Warren, and while neither has been lights out, it’s a prime “prove-it” opportunity. Then Wednesday wraps with Luis Ortiz squaring off against Carlos Rodón. That one might be the tightest, with both pitchers boasting sub-4 SIERAs.
What makes this series fascinating—and frustrating—is how the Yankees always seem to get the upper hand. Their lineup is dangerous top to bottom. Aaron Judge is on a tear with a 243 wRC+, and he’s not alone—Trent Grisham, Paul Goldschmidt, and Ben Rice are all putting up big numbers. Meanwhile, Cleveland will need continued production from Steven Kwan (160 wRC+), Jose Ramirez (129), and rising bats like Kyle Manzardo and Gabriel Arias.
If there’s a silver lining for the Guardians, it’s their bullpen—ranked 7th in SIERA at 3.09. That’s crucial, especially with manager Stephen Vogt still hesitant to trust Triston McKenzie in high-leverage spots. Honestly, promoting Andrew Walters might be the move here to solidify the late innings. It’s going to take all eight arms to navigate this Yankee offense.
Cleveland’s also hot at home—5-1 this year at Progressive Field—and they just wrapped a gritty sweep of the Pirates. That momentum is real, but it’s going to be tested hard. I won’t lie, the Yankees live rent-free in my head during these games, and I’m bracing for anything. But hey, if Bibee or Williams can finally click, and Ortiz keeps trending up, we might just take a statement win (or two) from the Bronx Bombers.
So here we go. Three games. High stakes. A chance for revenge—or another chapter in the ongoing struggle against a powerhouse. Let’s see what the Guardians are really made of.
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