Can Guards revoke backstop switcheroo for Game 3?

Still, this isn’t the time to panic — and the Guardians have continued to repeat that since Game 2 ended. As long as the bullpen remains strong, this team can get by on pitching and defense. It is the violation that needs to be broken up as quickly as possible.

The Guardians will continue to follow the same strategy going forward: create a lineup to beat the starter. That means if there’s a righty on the mound, lefty bats like Kyle Manzardo or Will Brennan could be in the lineup. If it’s a southpaw, David Fry and Jhonkensy Noel are brought in. Later in the matches they can all squeeze for each other.