Cleveland Guardians End Losing Streak with 3-1 Win over Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 in a key game boosting their push for a wild-card spot in the American League. Guardians' Gavin Williams pitched 5⅓ scoreless innings while CJ Kayfus and Brayan Rocchio contributed home runs, helping Cleveland close to within three games of the final AL wild-card position. Arizona's Zac Gallen, despite a higher season ERA, has shown improvement recently, going 2-0 with a 3.18 ERA since the July trade deadline, but the Diamondbacks remain six and a half games behind in the NL wild-card race. Both teams are battling frustrations, with Arizona coming off a losing streak and Cleveland seeking to rebound after being swept at home, underscoring the high stakes as the postseason approaches. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt emphasized the need for resilience and improvement following a tough weekend, while Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo highlighted his team's determination to recover and play better baseball. The series at Chase Field is crucial for both clubs as they strive to keep their playoff hopes alive.