Cleveland Guardians Endure 10-Game Losing Streak, AL-Worst Since June

The Cleveland Guardians are enduring their longest losing streak since 2012, having dropped ten straight games, including a heartbreaking 7-2 extra-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers. This skid has severely impacted their playoff chances, leaving them 6½ games out of a wild-card spot and effectively out of contention for repeating as AL Central champions. The team's offensive struggles are glaring, with a .166 batting average during the streak and an especially poor 5-for-52 performance with runners in scoring position. Manager Stephen Vogt acknowledges the frustration but urges the team to remain positive and continue working, while players like Steven Kwan highlight the difficulty in capitalizing on scoring opportunities despite solid pitching and defense. The Guardians have been swept in four series recently and are assured of entering the All-Star break with a losing record for the first time since 2015. To turn their season around and revive playoff hopes, the Guardians must improve their situational hitting and overall offensive output.