Cleveland Guardians off to SURPRISING Start Despite Concerning Numbers | RAISED EXPECTATIONS?

Does the Cleveland Guardians 14-8 performance in a 22 game stretch prove they can be a contender all year? After a much needed off day, are they ready for the test ahead? This episode explores the team's resilience, spotlighting standout performances in the stretch against the Red Sox, Yankees, Twins, Blue Jays and Nations. Hosts Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis dissect if the Guardians can replicate the success of "pitching factory." The upcoming series against the Philadelphia Phillies is set to test the Guardians' mettle, with challenging matchups and potential opportunities to exploit the Phillies' bullpen. Will the Guardians maintain their momentum against top-tier teams? 0:00 Guardians need off day after tough stretch 5:00 Kolby Allard pitches in high-leverage situation 10:00 Carlos Santana heating up, offense responding well 15:00 Starting pitching needs to improve for Guardians 20:12 Pitching factory is now a myth? 25:31 Comparing pitching factory to 90s Indians offense 30:11 Tough series ahead against Phillies' strong rotation Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: https://forms.gle/iXVN7J9jEfhzpywm7 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k Did you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required. Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin' and get crackin' with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGuardians?sid=YouTube Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB #Guardians #ClevelandGuardians #MLB Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.