NEXT UP: Cleveland Guardians Turn to Parker Messick in Series Finale | Can Bibee Battle Back?

GUARDIANS' PITCHING SHAKEUP: Williams Rebounds, Messick to Debut

Gavin Williams bounced back with a stellar performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Can the rotation get it back together to keep Cleveland in the playoff race? Justin Lada and Jeff Ellis break down Williams' impressive outing, Tanner Bibee's ongoing struggles, and the highly anticipated major league debut of Parker Messick. The guys analyze the roster implications of Messick's call-up and debate the Guardians' offensive woes, questioning lineup decisions involving Nolan Jones, CJ Kayfus, and Kyle Manzardo. Will Messick's left-handed arsenal neutralize the Diamondbacks' potent offense?

0:00 Intro: Guardians win in Arizona, preview Game 3

5:20 Gavin Williams bounces back after tough start

10:15 Parker Messick set to make MLB debut

15:38 Implications of Messick's call-up for roster

21:17 Tanner Bibee struggles with command vs Diamondbacks

25:47 Questioning Guardians' lineup choices vs lefties

30:13 Evaluating Nolan Jones' performance this season

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