Guardians Drop Ohio Cup Opener
Guardians bullpen provides deciding blows in a frustrating loss.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 15: Rhys Hoskins #8 of the Cleveland Guardians runs the bases after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on May 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Well. Frustrating night for Cleveland sports.
Let’s start with the pitching. Bibee was fine. 6.
2 innings of 3-run ball should be more than enough for a decent offense to rally behind. In fact, it very well would have been. It wasn’t the prettiest 3-run start, but it was one nonetheless.
Let’s talk bullpen. Matt Festa was the first man out of the ‘pen… again. I have no idea why Vogt treats Festa like a lockdown reliever.