The Guardians split a series with the Cincinnati Reds, playing sloppily on their way to a 7-2 loss. Noah Syndergaard didn’t pitch particularly well, but no one feels worse about it than he does, so let’s take it easy on him. We appreciate the innings eaten, Noah, and hope for better days for you ahead.
I was encouraged that Terry Francona managed to get all three of Gabriel Arias, Brayan Rocchio and Tyler Freeman in the lineup.
Arias hit another nuke (off of a lefty this time!), going 1-3 with a strikeout and grounding into a double-play and an xBA of .