Guardians struggle offensively in series sweep against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series over the weekend. Cleveland lost two games by shutout, scoring only three runs in total, all in the first game. On Sunday, the Guardians managed just one hit, a leadoff double from Steven Kwan, as Tampa Bay's pitchers dominated. Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt acknowledged the team's offensive challenges and highlighted the quality of pitching they faced. With five consecutive losses, Cleveland looks for improvement ahead of the August 3 trade deadline.
- •Guardians lose three straight games to Rays, including two shutouts.
- •Cleveland scored just three runs, all in the first game.
- •Sunday's game featured only one hit from the Guardians.
- •Manager Stephen Vogt cites difficulties against quality pitching.
- •Cleveland now has five consecutive losses.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians Skipper on Hitting Struggles in Series Sweep to Rays
"The Cleveland Guardians were shut out twice in the series loss to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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