MLB power rankings: Untouchable Guardians roar to top of AL Central
The Cleveland Guardians are currently leading the AL Central after a strong performance against the Philadelphia Phillies. Their starting pitchers excelled, allowing only three runs over 18 ⅔ innings in the recent series. This success has propelled them to the seventh spot in USA TODAY Sports' power rankings.
- ▪The Guardians outpitched the Phillies in a three-game series.
- ▪Gavin Williams recorded 11 strikeouts over eight scoreless innings.
- ▪The Guardians' starting pitchers rank sixth in the majors with a 3.46 rotation ERA.
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