A main part of the problem has been the lack of run support that has plagued Kluber more than any other starter in the Majors, magnifying any mistake he makes on the mound. On Saturday night, Kluber was not at his sharpest, but Cleveland's lineup went quiet once again, sending the Tribe to a 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay at Progressive Field.
If Kluber has been bothered by low offensive output -- true to his nature -- he has not allowed himself to show it publicly.
"You want to win games," Kluber said. "And, when you're not scoring, it's hard to win.