Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Guardians

GUARDIANS ON THE BRINK: Can Cleveland's Season Be Saved?

Cleveland's playoff hopes hang by a thread after a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. Defensive miscues and missed opportunities plagued the Guardians, overshadowing Gavin Williams' stellar pitching performance. Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down the game's crucial moments, including a ninth-inning situation with José Ramírez on third that could have changed everything. The show debates potential lineup changes for Game 2, exploring the possibility of Chase DeLauter's inclusion and analyzing Casey Mize's reverse platoon splits. With their backs against the wall, can the Guardians pull off a season-saving victory?

0:00 Intro: Guardians' season on the brink

5:08 Rodriguez's defense costs Guardians crucial run

10:34 Missed opportunities and lack of offense

15:23 Failure to execute in 9th inning rally

20:18 Gavin Williams matches Skubal's dominant start

25:56 Casey Mize's reverse platoon splits vs lefties

31:04 Potential lineup changes for Game 2

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