Guardians Suffer Third Consecutive Shutout and Frustration Mounts
CLEVELAND – The situation in the Guardians team is becoming critical after their third consecutive scoreless loss. On Monday night, the team was outmatched by the Tampa Bay Rays with a score of 9-0, which unleashed frustration in the dugout. This three-game scoreless streak is something that hasn’t happened since 1991, the year the team had a particularly difficult season, losing 105 games.The Guardians only managed two singles against the Rays, extending their scoreless streak to 28 consecutive innings. Their last run was in the eighth inning of Friday’s game, where they lost 4-3 against the Texas Rangers. The Rangers won the following two games with a combined score of 15-0. Before this six-game losing streak, Cleveland was in the hunt for an American League wild card spot. Despite the current situation, the Guardians (64-66) still have a chance, albeit a remote one, to qualify, being five games back before facing Tampa Bay. The tension in the team reached a boiling point in the fourth inning, when starting pitcher Tanner Bibee entered the dugout visibly upset, although he didn’t seem to be addressing anyone in particular. Manager Vogt approached Bibee, but the pitcher walked away after looking at him.Everyone is frustrated. We need to hit, we need to score more runs. We have to reactivate the offense, and we are all aware of it. We are all working on it, and it’s going to require each of us to do our best individually.
Stephen Vogt, Guardians Manager
Tanner is one of the most emotional and energetic people I’ve been around. He came in trying to fire up the guys and I said, ‘Not now, take it down.’ We’ve already talked. We’re good. It’s one of those heated moments that happen in competition during a long season… We know the competitive fire is what drives him.
Stephen Vogt, Guardians Manager
