ATLANTA -- Manager Stephen Vogt knows his starting rotation is wobbly. Before Saturday night’s game, he talked about the solution.
“We’re letting hitters get back in the count,” said Vogt. “We just want to pound the zone. When our guys are attacking the zone, pitching in good counts that’s when you’ll see them take the next step.”
Tanner Bibee, a couple of hours after Vogt’s statement, did just that. He threw seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, but was not around when the Guardians beat the Braves, 4-2, in 11 innings at Truist Park.
Bibee’s seven-inning start was longest by a Cleveland pitcher this season.