Locked On Indians

Cleveland Guardians' playoff hopes hang by a thread after a disappointing 1-5 stretch. Can Parker Messick's impressive Major League debut spark a late-season turnaround?Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down Messick's stellar 6 2/3 inning performance and debate his future in the rotation. The hosts dissect recent bullpen struggles, including Manager Stephen Vogt's controversial decision to use Cade Smith for a four-out save attempt against the Diamondbacks. They guys analyze the team's offensive woes, particularly with runners in scoring position, and discuss potential lineup changes involving David Fry and emerging prospects. 0:00 Intro: Guardians lose despite Messick's debut5:05 Parker Messick's impressive Major League debut10:12 Bullpen struggles and management decisions15:18 Depth issues in Guardians bullpen25:03 Debate over pinch-hitting decisions30:08 Guardians' playoff hopes fading rapidly Sign up to be a Locked On Guardians Insider:  https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonguardians Take our listener survey: h