Could Guards pull backstop switcheroo for Game 3?

But still, this isn’t the time to panic — and the Guardians have continued to reiterate that since Game 2 ended. As long as the bullpen can stay strong, this team can get by with its pitching and defense. It’s the offense that will need to have a breakout as soon as possible.

The Guardians will keep their same strategy moving forward: Create a lineup to beat the starter. That means if a righty is on the mound, lefty bats like Kyle Manzardo or Will Brennan may be in the lineup. If it’s a southpaw, then David Fry and Jhonkensy Noel are switched in. They all may pinch-hit for each other later in the games, too.