Guardians Shut Out by Phillies, Fall to 62-42 in Philadelphia

In a recent matchup at Citizens Bank Park, the Cleveland Guardians faced a challenging game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Guardians, now standing at 62-42, were unable to secure any runs throughout the game, resulting in a final score of 0-8 in favor of the Phillies. The home team improved their record to 65-39 with this victory.

The Guardians struggled offensively, managing only four hits and failing to convert any opportunities into runs. Their batting average for the game was a mere .143 with an on-base percentage (OBP) of .172 and slugging percentage (SLG) of .143. Despite these efforts, they left seven runners on base and had only two at-bats with runners in scoring position.

José Ramírez and Andrés Giménez both recorded batting averages of .333 for the game; however, their contributions were not enough to ignite the Guardians' offense. David Fry was another player who managed a hit during his three at-bats.

On the pitching side, Carlos Carrasco started for the Guardians but encountered difficulties early on. He finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 14.727 over 3.2 innings pitched while allowing six earned runs and striking out five batters. The bullpen also struggled as Nick Sandlin posted an ERA of 27.00 after giving up two earned runs without recording an out.

The Phillies capitalized on their opportunities by scoring seven runs in just one inning and adding another run later in the game to seal their victory. They demonstrated strong hitting throughout the lineup with twelve hits including four home runs that contributed significantly to their eight total runs.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring the Cleveland Guardians as they continue their series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 28th at 1:35 PM EDT. This matchup will be broadcasted on MLB Network for those looking to follow along from home or elsewhere.