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DeLauter Drives Guardians Past Rockies in Series Sweep
24 Aug
Summary
- Chase DeLauter powered Cleveland with two triples and two RBIs.
- The Guardians swept the three-game series, extending their win streak to four.
- Colorado lost its ninth consecutive home game and faces a 100-loss pace.
The Cleveland Guardians secured a 7-2 victory against the Colorado Rockies on August 23rd, completing a three-game sweep. Chase DeLauter was a key player, hitting two triples and driving in two runs, contributing significantly to the Guardians' offense.
This victory extended Cleveland's winning streak to four games, positioning them favorably in the AL wild card race. Jo Adell, Steven Kwan, Austin Hedges, and Angel Martinez also contributed with multiple hits.
The Guardians capitalized on a difficult first inning for Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano, who allowed five runs on nine hits in his shortest start. Sugano has struggled recently, with a 1-3 record and a 7.58 ERA in August.
Conversely, the Colorado Rockies endured another tough outing, extending their homestand losing streak to six games and their overall home losing streak to nine. They are currently on pace for their fourth consecutive 100-loss season.
Foster Griffin earned the win for Cleveland, improving his record since being acquired at the trade deadline. The Rockies managed to score two runs, but couldn't overcome Cleveland's consistent offensive pressure.
