Unlikely Heroes Put Guardians in a Better Spot Ahead of Division Showdown vs. Royals

[@XiBeaux]

THANK YOU JEFF AND JUSTIN! I've been a Cleveland Baseball fan my entire life and being from Louisiana, I've never had access to this much coverage of my favorite team until now.

[@XiBeaux]

Hey guys. I've been noticing the likes don't match the viewers and it's been like that consistently since the draft ended. I know you guys love guardians baseball as much as I do. Our team doesn't get much national coverage even when we have one of the best records in the major leagues. These guys put in tons of work to keep us informed and they show up win our lose. LET'S SHOW THEM HOW MUCH WE APPRECIATE THEM!!!!!

[@George50809]

Pitching in the first game is scary. If the Guards can pull it out, that will be a real bonus.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I wish

[@RyanDudziak]

Crazy that Cleveland hasn’t won a single doubleheader game all year. Hopefully they can at least take 1 today.

[@George50809]

Well, they lost both games today. They got the lead in both games, but could not hold on. Yuck.

[@LockedonGuardians]

they just cant win them this year or last

[@TheDailyDos3]

Great show!! Have a great week and GO GUARDS! Went to Saturday’s blowout and it was electric

[@LockedonGuardians]

thank you kind sir

[@traviscoates6878]

If we can split this series, I'd be more than happy

[@George50809]

Lost the first two games. Got ahead in both games and could not hold on. It will be difficult to get a split, but anything is possible.

[@LockedonGuardians]

same here

[@jakelangs8848]

Cleveland needed that series win! Now let's take at least 3 of 4 against the Royals!

[@LockedonGuardians]

if only

[@Atrain33]

Boyd is giving Joe Flacco vibes

[@TheKLeifheit13]

Dude went and learned how to pitch without his best stuff for half a decade, now he's got much better stuff (hit 95 on a sidearm fastball yesterday) AND he can hit his spots. Could be a golden pickup by the FO

[@LockedonGuardians]

hoping they can sign him before the season ends

[@HemmingerMMA]

I'm guessing its for Travis Bazzana's second professional home run on Sunday, which was an absolute nuke of a 3-run bomb that won the game for Lake County 5-3.

[@LockedonGuardians]

thats a good call but wasnt it today

[@LawrenceCharles101]

1. Keep Noel in the lineup. 2. Bring up and keep Angel Martinez in the #2 spot. Let these guys develop in real time. Period.

[@LockedonGuardians]

@@LawrenceCharles101 Angel is hitting under.200 since being sent down and really hit the skids after a good start in the majors. Which is why he was sent down.

[@GuardianofClevelandHeights]

I am as big a fan as Angel as anyone, but he's young. He got all the cup of coffee I want him to have this year.

[@jaked6746]

Glad we got the series win vs Rangers but my feeling about this team is going to be more solidified one way or another in this Royals series. Not thrilled about the lineup & a bullpen game in the day start of this double header, but I’m just gunna keep hoping we continue to play above our projections and not below them. 2nd half has been frustrating but man Noel has been a joy to watch. Idc if that kid goes 1 for 4 or 5 every game, when he’s able to make contact the ball absolutely flies and we need that in this lineup when we’re constructed as a singles and doubles team everywhere else

[@LockedonGuardians]

He needs to play everyday at this point worry about the bill later in terms of outcomes

[@TheKLeifheit13]

How about Vogt and Valaika having the guys do a fun HR derby instead of BP before Saturday's game? They're learning that this team may actually run on vibes and hustle and that was a great way to lean into it. Hoping they keep it up!

[@LockedonGuardians]

that was a really cool thing it seemed to help

[@GuardianofClevelandHeights]

Was at the game yesterday. A little surprised Cade maxed out at 96.6 on his four seamer. Maybe its nothing. I was a Noel skeptic as well, but I'm on board now...not sure about the 5 hole though. I kinda like him further down the lineup.

[@LockedonGuardians]

You have to give him every chance at this point

[@thomaswilley380]

Avila has been pitching well this season. He can be more than just a mop up guy.

[@LockedonGuardians]

I agree he has earned that role

[@ryanad5566]

Are the right questions being asked Jhonk? Everyone seems to be asking if he can be successful with the swing and miss %. I think the overwhelming evidence for that says most likely not. However, shouldn’t the right question be how common is it for players to improve that over time and are there good examples of that?

[@LockedonGuardians]

there arent many its one of the most static things we see in terms of major league players

[@RobertGrose-jn3nw]

How great would it have been to have Yanier Diaz and Caminero in this lineup. Big miss from the front office

[@traviscoates6878]

What about all the hits? Get lost

[@smokey_gator_239]

​@@traviscoates6878What hits? Tons of misses I can think of.

[@TheKLeifheit13]

​​@@smokey_gator_239 Clase, Josh/Cal, Jose, Gimi/Ahmed, Avila, Boyd, 3/4 of our pitching staff that they drafted and developed, Kwan, Noel, Fry

[@LockedonGuardians]

they did but also like getting Naylor in trades, and Fry and others they more than balance it out long term

[@sonic-qh7ed]

fun fact. if u lose all 4 at home to royals. dont even begin to worry about playoffs

[@LockedonGuardians]

they will make it no matter what at this point

[@LawrenceCharles101]

Why let a veteran hitter find his way like Lane. But send away Angel Martinez, a young player with a high ceiling? Because he…??? Give him lineup consistency and let him develop with the team.

[@LockedonGuardians]

he has struggled massively even in AAA

[@LawrenceCharles101]

@@LockedonGuardians I’m sure he’s hit better than Lane at this point. But I’d imagine he’d better develop with Kwan and Jose around him. Thank you for taking the time to answer

[@joshuabayerjazz]

Rats - missed the start this morning. I'm gonna start over from the top in a minute!

[@LockedonGuardians]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@dbcollings5739]

Go, go ......

[@LockedonGuardians]

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