The Cleveland Guardians fell short of reaching the World Series for the first time since 2016. Their postseason run ended with a 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night. Despite the frustrating end, manager Stephen Vogt made sure to give credit to Cleveland’s pitchers for their efforts.
During the postgame press conference, Vogt maintained a calm and supportive tone while discussing his players’ performances. The manager then acknowledged that his pitching staff had stepped up and given their best effort.
“I mean, it didn't go perfectly, obviously, but everybody stepped up and pitched their tail off today, and too unfortunate. pitches that they added on. Credit to our guys; it's a gut punch there in the seventh,” Vogt said.
Article Continues Below“Our guys came right back and got the tying run at second, winning run at go-ahead run at first, and our guys never quit. They never stop fighting. That's who they are. And yeah, I thought our guys pitched excellently today.”