Guardians struggle with batting as they face tough opponent Carlos Rodon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians continue to face offensive challenges, sitting with the worst batting average and slugging percentage in the American League. As the team draws walks, opposing pitchers are adjusting by throwing more strikes, capitalizing on the Guardians' inability to hit for both average and power. The Guardians scored only two runs over nine innings in their latest game. Pitcher Carlos Rodon is next on the schedule, heightening concerns about the offense's productivity.
- •Guardians rank lowest in the AL for AVG and SLG.
- •They have drawn walks but lack offensive firepower.
- •Upcoming matchup features pitcher Carlos Rodon.
- •Recent game resulted in only two runs over nine innings.
- •Parker Messick is expected to pitch next.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians News: Worst AVG & SLG in AL once again a losing formula
"The Guardians can’t hit for average, and can’t hit for power. They do draw walks, but opponents have made the extremely obvious adjustment to that: Just throw strikes, since they can’t hit for average or power. 9 more innings. Only 2 more runs. This offense is painful to watch, and they still think Grant Fink […]
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