Overview

• Cleveland’s offense has slumped to a 9-14 June record with a 2.9 run average, contributing to a 40-41 mark and a three-game losing streak.
• Mental miscues have dropped the Guardians from second to 18th in defensive runs saved, prompting manager Stephen Vogt to urge players to relax and refocus.
• Catcher Austin Hedges convened a players-only meeting after Friday’s 5-0 loss in an effort to reset the club’s mindset.
• On June 27, Sonny Gray delivered a complete-game, one-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts, his first nine-inning gem since 2015.
• The Cardinals overcame a five-run deficit for a 9-6 victory on June 28, marking their biggest comeback and pushing their record to 46-38.