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This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks as Diamondbacks Fall Flat in Loss to Guardians. The Arizona Diamondbacks' losing streak lengthened to four games on Monday night, as Arizona went down by a score of 3-1 to the Cleveland Guardians in their homestand opener.
Zac Gallen gave the Diamondbacks a quality start, but two home runs he surrendered were the difference in a loss to the Guardians.
Guardians injured players made the trip over from the club's Arizona training complex in Goodyear for Monday's game.
The Guardians, who have traditionally finished spring training with exhibitions at Chase Field in late March in recent years, have a team led by All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and outfielder Steven Kwan. Stephen Vogt, formerly with the Diamondbacks as a player, manages the Guardians.
The host Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves met Aug. 16 in the middle game of a three-game series. Here's how it unfolded through our updates.
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi seeks a return to reliable starter during a recent rough patch on the mound.