The best part about the Guardians being in the postseason race in August is that every game means a little more, which is something you don’t always get in baseball’s 162 game season. It can also end up being the worst part.
While that trend makes every win mean a little more to the team and the fanbase, it also means that every loss stings a little more. And there’s been a lot more losses than wins recently.
After working their way back into the postseason picture with a strong run of play after the trade deadline, the Guardians entered the weekend having gone 1-5 over their last six games, which has wiped away all the momentum (and ground gained) during their hot streak.