Cleveland Guardians Star Ben Lively Pin Another Series Loss On Defending Champs…..

The Texas Rangers offense has been a problem all season. Their defense, however, has been one of the best in the Majors, just like last season. But two throwing errors by pitchers doomed Texas in Sunday’s 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

After a leadoff walk in the first, Cody Bradford’s throwing error set up an RBI sacrifice fly that tied it at 1-1. In the seventh, with the Guardians leading 2-1, Jose Leclerc’s errant throw to first on a pick-off attempt allowed Jhonkensy Noel to score easily from third.

Bradford pitched well in his fifth start since returning from the injured list. He was charged with two runs (one earned) on the three hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out three.

The Rangers were held to four hits and two walks. It’s the 16th time Texas has been held to four or fewer hits in 2024. They’re 2-14 in those games. They had four or fewer hits in 16 games in 2023.