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Profar’s two-run homer off Nic Enright in the sixth inning was enough to beat the Guardians, 5-4, and complete a three-game sweep of the home team. The Guardians, who were one of baeball’s hottest teams a minute ago, have lost five of their last seven games.
Michael Harris II homered and doubled, Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Nick Allen each had three hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cleveland Guardians 10-1.
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Sporting News on MSNGuardians playoffs chances take big hit after Braves sweep
After being swept by the Braves in a three-game series that saw the Guardians score just five total runs, Cleveland now sits 3 games back of the final Wild Card spot, and the Kansas City Royals are now hot on their heels.
The Guardians have played their best baseball of the season and have been one of the league’s top teams in the immediate aftermath of the 10-game losing streak they suffered before the All-Star break.
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Guardians recall LHP Tim Herrin, option LHP Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus before hosting Braves
The Cleveland Guardians have recalled left-hander Tim Herrin and optioned lefty Joey Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus. Cleveland made the moves on Sunday.
CLEVELAND — Jurickson Profar hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Atlanta Braves won their season-best fifth straight game, rallying past the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
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