Up-and-down game (emotionally and, well, on the field) tonight. Gavin was bad tonight. Probably the worst start he’s had since 2024 (not fact-checked). Certainly the worst of the season. He gave up 5 runs in the first 2 innings, walking two and giving up a long ball.
But then, in the fourth, Daniel Schneemann came up with the bases loaded and one out (Bazzana walk, Manzardo single, Rocchio walk, Hoskins strikeout).
That would end up being the high water mark of the evening for the Guardians. Gavin gave up 2 more runs on a 2-run homer from Jackson Chourio right after this.
The highlight of tonight, by far, is Daniel Espino’s debut. It was truly something special to watch. He struck out 2 and induced a weak flyout for the last out of the inning.
To come out throwing that kind of stuff in your major league debut is extremely special.
The Guardians ended up losing 9-4. It’ll be Messick vs. Drohan tomorrow afternoon for the finale.
