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The Cleveland Guardians haven't done enough to build up a pipeline of middle infield depth, which is why they should make it a priority at the trade deadline.

Guardians first. Steven Kwan walks. Daniel Schneemann singles to center field. Steven Kwan to third. Jose Ramirez pops out to shallow infield to Ezequiel Tovar. Kyle Manzardo called out on strikes ...

Ryan O'Hearn to second. Coby Mayo scores. Jordan Westburg pops out to shallow infield to Carlos Santana. 1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Guardians 5, Orioles 3.

The Guardians have won 11 of their last 14 games after losing 10 straight. The last team to do that, according to Elias, was the 1998 Reds, who went 13-1 after an 11-game losing streak.