Guardians struggle offensively, evaluate bullpen options amid losses

The Cleveland Guardians experienced poor offensive performance and bullpen struggles in their latest game, resulting in a disappointing outcome. They struck out 15 times with zero walks against the Astros, highlighting significant hitting issues. Matt Festa was used in high-leverage situations but failed to deliver, prompting calls for promotions from Columbus, specifically for Franco Aleman and Cooper Ingle. Aleman has been dominant with a 0.56 ERA in the past 16 innings, while Ingle boasts a 165 wRC+. The Guardians seek to improve as they face ongoing challenges in maintaining competitive play.

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