Series Preview: Guardians at Athletics

TL;DR

The Cleveland Guardians face the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series starting March 28, 2024. The Guardians won their last matchup 8-0 and are currently 16-16, while the Athletics are 17-14.

Key points

Guardians defeated Athletics 8-0 in their last matchup
Guardians are 16-16, Athletics are 17-14
Series starts on March 28, 2024
Matchups include J.T. Ginn vs. Joey Cantillo
Key players include Shea Langeliers and Jose Ramirez

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Mark KotsayStephen Vogt

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OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 28: Manager Mark Kotsay #7 of the Oakland Athletics and Manager Stephen Vogt #12 of the Cleveland Guardians exchange lineup cards before the game at the Oakland Coliseum on March 28, 2024 in Oakland, California. The Guardians defeated the Athletics 8-0. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Guardians get to put Travis Bazzana on the same field as Nick Kurtz this weekend. The angst is sure to be real. The Guardians are 16-16, 23rs in wRC+ at 93, 27th at baserunning at -2.2, 10th in defense at -1.1, 4th in starting pitcher ERA at 3.43 (3.97 FIP) and 20th in bullpen ERA 4.34 (4.08 FIP). The A’s are 17-14, 20th in wRC+ at 96, 12th in baserunning at 0.5, 12th in defense at -1.4, 21st in starting pitcher ERA at 4.42 (5.00 FIP) and 15th in bullpen ERA 3.98 (4.43 FIP). Matchups: Game One: J.T. Ginn, RHP, 3.24 ERA vs. Joey Cantillo, LHP, 2.97 ERA Game Two: Jacob Lopez, RHP, 5.84 ERA vs. Slade Cecconi, RHP, 6.23 ERA Game Three: , RHP, 3.23 ERA vs. , LHP, 1.73 ERA Watch out for 165 wRC+, Nick Kurtz 135 wRC+, and 111 wRC+. Meanwhile, 166 wRC+, 131 wRC+, 119 wRC+, Angel Martinez 119 wRC+, 114 wRC+, 106 wRC+ and 100 wRC+ lead the Guardians.

Q&A

What are the pitching matchups for the Guardians vs Athletics series?

The matchups are J.T. Ginn vs. Joey Cantillo, Jacob Lopez vs. Slade Cecconi, and Aaron Civale vs. Parker Messick.

How have the Guardians and Athletics performed this season?

The Guardians are 16-16 with a 3.43 ERA for starting pitchers, while the Athletics are 17-14 with a 4.42 ERA for starting pitchers.

Who are the key players to watch in the Guardians vs Athletics series?

Key players include Shea Langeliers and Nick Kurtz for the Athletics, and Jose Ramirez and Daniel Schneemann for the Guardians.

Series Preview: Guardians at Athletics

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