The Guardians' losing streak hits 10 games after a 7-2 extra-inning loss to the Tigers on July 6, 2025. Riley Greene's HR sealed the sweep for Detroit.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
It's hard to find the bottom, but the Cleveland Guardians seem determined to keep digging. A brutal weekend in Detroit culminated in a 7-2 extra-inning loss on Sunday, completing a three-game sweep at the hands of the Tigers and stretching the team's agonizing losing streak to a staggering 10 games. What started as a slump has now snowballed into a mid-season crisis.
The Guardians now own a 10-game losing streak, the sixth-worst offense in baseball by wRC+, and the second-worst outfield production in the league.
Sunday's finale was a gut punch that summarized the entire streak. The Guardians battled to a 2-2 tie into extra innings, only to see the game completely unravel in the 10th. Back-to-back home runs from Trey Sweeney and Riley Greene off the Cleveland bullpen blew the game open, sealing the 7-2 defeat and the sweep. It's a familiar story: solid enough pitching to keep it close, only to be let down by an offense that goes silent at the worst possible moments.
This losing streak isn't a fluke; it's a symptom of a much larger problem. The Guardians' offense has been anemic all season, ranking as the sixth-worst in all of baseball by wRC+. The outfield has been a particular black hole, posting the second-worst production in the league. You simply can't win games if you can't score runs, and right now, the Guardians are proving that point night after agonizing night. The team's strong pitching performances are being completely squandered.
The front office is clearly feeling the heat and trying to shake things up. The latest moves saw outfielder Lane Thomas land on the 10-day injured list with right plantar fasciitis, a tough blow for a group already struggling. To fill the gaps, the team recalled utility man Will Wilson. In a more strategic move, the oft-powerful but inconsistent Jhonkensy Noel was optioned to Triple-A Columbus to get regular at-bats, while outfielder Johnathan Rodríguez was recalled in hopes he can provide a much-needed jolt. It's a flurry of activity, but fans are left wondering if it's just shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic.
With the team in a freefall, the pressure is mounting. The Guardians need more than just a single win; they need a fundamental shift in their offensive approach. The upcoming series offers a chance to reset, but another quiet performance at the plate could see this historic skid continue. All eyes are on the lineup and the front office to see if they can pull this team out of its nosedive before the season slips away entirely.
