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Guardians will start Shawn Armstrong in Game 6, his second ALCS start in three days
Cleveland.com • • general
Key Points:
- Shawn Armstrong, despite missing much of the second half of the regular season due to injury, has been heavily utilized by the Guardians in the postseason and will start Game 6 of the ALCS against the Rays.
- The Guardians, trailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven series, need a win in Game 6 to force a decisive Game 7.
- Armstrong has made three appearances in three days, including two starts, and has pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings with six strikeouts in the postseason so far.
- His recent usage marks a rare feat, becoming the first Cleveland pitcher since 1954 to appear on zero days rest after a postseason start.
- Armstrong was on the injured list for two months during the regular season and posted a 2-1 record with a 4.58 ERA in 35 1/3 innings before returning to the postseason.
