Guardians Pitching Struggles in 13-Run Loss to Braves

Cleveland's starting and relief pitchers give up 13 runs in Sunday night defeat

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:51am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of color representing the players, field, and stadium.The Guardians' pitching staff struggled to contain the Braves' powerful offense, exposing cracks in Cleveland's rotation and bullpen.Cleveland Today

The Cleveland Guardians' pitching staff struggled mightily in a 13-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night, marking the second time in three days the team has given up 10 or more runs. Starting pitcher Tanner Bibee allowed 8 earned runs in 4.2 innings, while reliever Kolby Allard gave up 5 more earned runs in 3 innings of work, raising his season ERA to 10.38.

Why it matters

The Guardians' pitching woes over the past three days have raised concerns about the team's starting rotation and bullpen depth, especially with the pending return of injured starter Hunter Gaddis. This performance comes after the team had limited opponents to 10 or more runs just twice all season prior to this stretch.

The details

Bibee struggled with command, allowing 11 hits and a walk while giving up 8 earned runs. Allard then came in and gave up 8 more hits and 5 earned runs. The Guardians' offense did produce, with rookie Chase DeLauter getting 2 hits and a walk, and Rhys Hoskins hitting a solo home run, but it wasn't enough to overcome the pitching woes.

  • On Friday, April 10, the Guardians lost 11-5 to the Braves.
  • On Saturday, April 11, the Guardians bounced back with a 6-0 win over the Braves.
  • On Sunday, April 12, the Guardians lost 13-1 to the Braves.

The players

Tanner Bibee

The Guardians' starting pitcher, who has struggled with command and home runs allowed this season, giving up 8 earned runs in 4.2 innings.

Kolby Allard

The Guardians' relief pitcher, who allowed 5 earned runs in 3 innings of work, raising his season ERA to 10.38.

Chase DeLauter

The Guardians' rookie outfielder, who had 2 hits and a walk, continuing his strong start to the season.

Rhys Hoskins

The Guardians' veteran right-handed hitter, who hit a 413-foot solo home run in the game.

Hunter Gaddis

The Guardians' injured starting pitcher who is expected to return to the team soon.

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What’s next

The Guardians are next set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals for a three-game series beginning on Monday, April 13, at 7:45 p.m. EST.

The takeaway

The Guardians' pitching struggles over the past three days have raised concerns about the depth and consistency of their starting rotation and bullpen, especially with the pending return of injured starter Hunter Gaddis. The team will need to quickly address these issues before they become long-term problems.