Guardians Shut Out Athletics for Series Sweep

Slade Cecconi pitched seven shutout innings, allowing only six hits and one walk, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics. Cecconi's efficient outing, requiring just 79 pitches, lowered his season ERA to 3.38 and continued his strong June with a 2.05 ERA over 22 innings. Emmanuel Clase earned his 18th save of the season, escaping a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to secure the win. The Guardians' starting pitchers have excelled recently, posting a 1.33 ERA over their last four games and helping the team complete a nine-game West Coast road trip with a 4-5 record. Early offensive contributions came from Gabriel Arias, Nolan Jones, and David Fry. Despite these successes, the Guardians remain challenged by left-handed starters, with a 7-14 record in those matchups.