Guardians shut out White Sox in 17th loss of season

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Guardians secured a 5-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox, marking the latter's 17th shutout loss of the season. Lane Thomas played a pivotal role, hitting a three-run homer and contributing a double, while Kyle Manzardo added a single that allowed Thomas to score. The Guardians' bullpen showcased its strength, combining for seven innings of four-hit ball after starting pitcher Ben Lively exited due to a leg injury. Lively suffered a bruised right thigh from a line drive, which forced him out of the game early in the second inning. The White Sox, now with a dismal record of 33-113, are approaching the post-1900 record for losses in a season, which stands at 120, set by the 1962 New York Mets. Rookie Jonathan Cannon, who started for Chicago, was charged with three runs and seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. The team has now lost 14 consecutive games at home, a franchise record, further compounding their struggles this season. In terms of player health, the Guardians are managing several injuries, including a blister issue for RHP Alex Cobb and a significant shoulder surgery scheduled for LHP Sam Hentges. Meanwhile, the White Sox are dealing with the aftermath of RHP Drew Thorpe's season-ending elbow surgery and the ongoing recovery of INF Brooks Baldwin from a wrist sprain. The performance of Cleveland's bullpen, which began the day with a 36-11 record and a major league-best 2.80 ERA, was instrumental in this victory. The White Sox's struggles continue to highlight a challenging season, with the team looking to regroup as they approach the final stretch of games.