Jhonkensy Noel put a charge into Cleveland’s July stretch run with a three-run homer and Steven Kwan and the Guardians’ electric bullpen did the rest, beating the Phillies 4-3 on Sunday.
After an exciting series opening win and experiencing an absolutely devastating shellacking in game two, it was tough to say what to expect with Joey Cantillo starting the rubber match. I think I would say it went about as expected. Four hits, three walks and two ill-advised pitches to Kyle Schwarber that Schwarber hit a country mile. Good learning experience for Cantillo, but a good thing that Vogt decided to go “Playoff Bullpen Mode” and expertly used Cade Smith, Nick Sandlin, Tim Herrin, Hunter Gaddis, Scott Barlow and the ever-reliable Emmanuel Clase to secure the win from the fourth inning on.