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Guardians Fall to Astros in Low-Scoring Finale
22 Jun
Summary
- Guardians managed only four hits and two walks against Astros.
- Slade Cecconi pitched six strong innings, allowing two earned runs.
- Travis Bazzana scored Cleveland's lone run on a groundout.
The Cleveland Guardians experienced a tough 2-1 loss against the Houston Astros in their Sunday, June 21st series finale. The team's offense was notably subdued, tallying only four hits and two walks throughout the game. Rookie Travis Bazzana managed to score Cleveland's single run following a triple by Petey Halpin, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Pitcher Slade Cecconi delivered a commendable performance for the Guardians, completing six innings. He allowed six hits and two earned runs, with Yordan Alvarez hitting an early home run off him. Cecconi's composure and effectiveness in limiting damage were highlighted, as he looks to solidify his role within Cleveland's pitching staff. His season ERA now stands at 4.48.
Following Cecconi, relievers Colin Holderman and Hunter Gaddis maintained the tight scoreline, combining for just one hit allowed. The Guardians will look to rebound as they prepare to face the Chicago White Sox on Monday, June 22nd.
