Now is the time for Guardians to jump back into wild-card race | Jeff Schudel's The Cleveland Beat
Briefly

The Guardians ended a 10-game losing streak by sweeping the Astros and split a doubleheader against the White Sox. The atmosphere in the clubhouse is positive, with players noting the upbeat music during victories. Upcoming games after the All-Star break include series against last-place teams, making this period crucial for playoff aspirations. Starting pitcher Slade Cecconi emphasized the importance of learning from tough losses and staying committed to improvement as the season progresses.
The Guardians pulled out of a 10-game nosedive with an improbable three-game sweep of the Astros on July 7-9 and then opened their four-game series with the White Sox by splitting a day-night doubleheader July 11.
The All-Star break begins July 14. The season for the Guardians resumes July 18 with three games against the Athletics followed by four with the Orioles.
The White Sox are last in the A.L. Central, the Athletics last in the A.L. West, the Orioles last in the A.L. East and the Rockies last in the N.L. West.
If the Guardians are going to jump back into the playoff race, now is the time to do it.
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