Guardians’ Late-Season Reputation Just Got Backed By Data

August 28, 2026

Guardians’ Late-Season Reputation Just Got Backed By Data — (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Cleveland’s current seven-game winning streak has revived plenty of familiar conversations about this franchise’s knack for finishing seasons strong, and ESPN’s Buster Olney shared some numbers that back up exactly why those conversations keep happening. The stats point to a pattern that has defined the Guardians for more than a decade.

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