Opening Day is officially in the books.
The Cleveland Guardians did very well on Thursday, scoring an impressive road win in Oakland against the Athletics.
The final score, 8-0, reflects exactly what happened on the field.
The night showed exactly why the Guardians can’t be ruled out as contenders.
Their ace, Shane Bieber, worked on his stuff during the offseason and looked fantastic.
The offense was able to get after a respected veteran like Alex Wood for six runs, and it wasn’t even their best lineup.
And the bullpen was flawless.
It was, in addition to all that, Stephen Vogt’s first win as an MLB skipper.
The happiness on his face was evident.
The Guardians posted a video of him in the victory formation, celebrating with his players and hugging and greeting everyone in sight.
It was a beautiful moment.
Whole squad's with ya, V.#ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/o7DULWmeHg
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) March 29, 2024
Vogt then waved at the crowd, probably to his family at the stadium.
He seems like a genuinely good guy, and he is already loved and respected by his players.
Even some of the best on the squad like Jose Ramirez, Andres Gimenez, and Josh Naylor gave him a hug.
Fans hope this was the first of many wins for Vogt and the Guardians.
He might be a first-time manager, but there is no question he knows the game and is very good at establishing a connection with his players.
That, in the end, is just as important as experience.
Cleveland appears to be in good hands with Vogt at the helm.
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