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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the conflicting emotions after a weekend that saw a Browns victory over the Ravens and a Guardians postseason loss. They discuss Deshaun Watson's late-game execution and debate Stephen Vogt's pitching rotation strategy for the remainder of the ALCS. (00:02:55) Cleveland Sports Weekend Recap (00:07:10) Fan Mood Following Loss (00:11:45) Browns Win Sustainability Debate (00:19:50) Stephen Vogt Pitching Strategy (00:25:45) Jerry Jeudy Game Impact (00:32:05) Ken Carman Stadium Anecdotes (00:41:35) Deshaun Watson Performance Analysis (00:52:45) Gavin Williams Pitching Decisions (01:01:30) Tanner Bibee Starting Potential (01:08:25) Lima Likes Weekend Highlights (01:12:40) ALCS Weather Delay Frustrations (01:14:55) Ohio State Football Recap (01:30:45) Daryl Ruiter Browns Interview (01:42:25) Ruiter On Guardians Strategy (01:56:00) Super Bowls Super Browns (02:05:00) Guardians Road Game Advantage (02:13:30) Game Seven Pitching Outlook (02:25:15) Sports Update: Chris Ballard

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the conflicting emotions of Cleveland fans following a pivotal Browns win over the Ravens and a tough Guardians postseason loss. They debate whether Lima's pessimistic outlook on the baseball team is justified as the Browns move to 4-2 on the season. (00:02:51) Lima's Post-Game Sadness Debate (00:07:11) Cleveland Fans Call In (00:12:18) Guardians ALCS Elimination Stress (00:15:45) Browns Defensive Dominance Discussion (00:21:40) Deshaun Watson's Offensive Outlook (00:27:00) Browns Move to 4-2 (00:33:43) Ken's Experience at Stadium (00:36:47) Guardians Pitching Strategy Debate

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima evaluate the Browns' win against the Ravens and debate the sustainability of Deshaun Watson's offensive performance. They also analyze the Guardians' postseason strategy regarding Gavin Williams and discuss standout plays from Carson Schwesinger and Ohio State's recent victory. (00:01:56) Browns Victory Analysis (00:04:46) Watson Sustainability Debate (00:08:08) Ravens Defense Assessment (00:11:58) Tight End Usage (00:16:53) Guardians Pitching Dilemma (00:21:41) Stephen Vogt's Decision (00:26:10) Pitching Confidence Discussion (00:32:00) Carson Schwesinger Highlights (00:35:40) Guardians Weather Issues

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the sustainability of the Cleveland Browns' 4-2 start after a gritty victory over the Baltimore Ravens. They discuss Deshaun Watson's performance with Daryl Ruiter, while also examining Stephen Vogt's controversial pitching decisions as the Cleveland Guardians face a must-win game. (00:03:09) Browns Sustainability Debate (00:08:11) Watson Assessment Versus Huntley (00:15:22) Daryl Ruiter Interview (00:21:15) Deshaun Watson Field Vision (00:26:23) Guardians Elimination Game Strategy (00:33:22) Tanner Bibee Headspace Discussion

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima debate the emotional fallout of the Guardians' ALCS loss against the Rays while finding silver linings in the Browns' 4-2 record. They analyze Todd Monken's play-calling and the offensive struggles in Cleveland's recent victory. The discussion also features fan reactions and news regarding the Colts' front office. (00:01:58) Cleveland Sports Mood (00:05:48) Guardians Playoff Struggles (00:10:18) Browns Win Recap (00:17:31) Todd Monken Conversation (00:23:31) Callers On Guardians (00:33:24) Colts Fire Ballard

Ken and Lima open with the Colts firing Chris Ballard after a loss to a winless team and wonder when Shane Steichen is next. Callers weigh in on whether Gavin Williams should be held out of an elimination game, with Lima arguing a one-inning relief outing makes little sense for a pitcher who usually starts slow. A caller then argues that Guardians fans expect more than Rays fans, and Ken pushes back that the Rays would be devastated to lose given the tougher AL East, before the show signs off with Jake Volnick's playoff postgame plans.

Ken says he woke up happy about the Browns' 4-2 start and the stadium atmosphere, and he gushes about how impossible it is to dislike Todd Monken, while Lima explains that he let his hopes get too high before the Guardians fell behind 3-2. Callers back Ken, with one saying a split would have been a great weekend a month ago, another saying the Guardians play better on the road, and one telling Guardians fans to stop with the woe-is-me act. Another caller calls out Lima for living up to his promise to pout, and Ken asks listeners whether they woke up sad or happy.

Ken replays Lima's "Super Bowl, Super Browns" refusal and argues the Guardians have overachieved and the Browns are 4-2, so there's no reason for sadness with a Game 6 still to play. Lima says he let his hopes get too high when the Guardians took control of the series, and that Parker Messick's rough start and the rained-out Friday game made the loss feel devastating. Owen admits he was a little sad, and they circle back to the Nick Wilson take about taking the Browns win over the ALCS.

Ken and Lima react to Daryl Ruiter disagreeing with Steven Vogt on Gavin Williams, then debate whether Tanner Bibee deserves the ball in an elimination game after nine days without pitching. Lima thinks Bibee may be in his own head and a blowup would make for a long winter, while Owen argues his layoff points to a headspace issue. They land on trusting Vogt and a bullpen game with Joey Cantillo or Slate Ciccone to reach a Game 7 with Williams, and they credit the Rays' elite defense up the middle as the key difference in the series.

Daryl Ruiter tells Ken and Lima the Browns' defense is sustainable but the offense is a hot mess, giving credit to Jerry Jeudy for another big final-drive play and saying Deshaun Watson looked gun-shy and held the ball too long. They also dig into the stalled run game, why Jared Verse has no sacks while the defense keeps getting home, and whether Steven Vogt is right to rule out Gavin Williams tonight. Ruiter predicts the Guardians win tonight to force a Game 7.

Ken and Lima push back on outside media calling the 4-2 Browns unsustainable, noting that half the league averages under four yards a carry. They credit the defense and argue Deshaun Watson's two interceptions through six games, plus a stretch of fourth-quarter comebacks, show this team can stay competitive against an inviting schedule. They also note that the Ravens were without Lamar Jackson, that depth is still thin, and that 11 different defenders have recorded a sack.

Lima celebrates Carson Schwesinger playing through a boot and a banged-up body to record 13 tackles and a game-changing forced fumble, earning the game ball from Todd Monken. He and Ken then debate the blocked field goal that exposed a loophole letting a free rusher hit a vulnerable kicker, before Lima rips Major League Baseball for opening the gates on a rainy Friday night when everyone knew the ALCS game would not be played. They wrap up with Ohio State's last-second win at Indiana on a foot-out-of-bounds catch and the news that Julian Sayin is injured.

Ken and Lima react to Stephen Vogt ruling out Gavin Williams on short rest, with Lima agreeing because of the velocity drop in his last outing and Ken sticking with Vogt after crediting him earlier in the week. They debate the lack of a confident answer among Joey Cantillo, Slate Cecconi and Tanner Bibee, and callers split on Bibee, Parker Messick's postseason struggles and how to hit Freddy Peralta. They close by wondering how good the Guardians would feel with Williams ready for a Game 7.

Ken and Lima argue that a win over a good Ravens team at 4-2 ends the quarterback conversation for now, pointing out that half the league averages under four yards a carry and that Watson is a Jekyll and Hyde passer who comes alive in the fourth quarter. They debate why the offense looks so predictable, from Baltimore rushing four and dropping seven to Harold Fannin's lack of involvement, while crediting Todd Monken for scheming the rookie receivers open. They also look ahead at an inviting schedule and plug the Guardians playoff coverage, with Gavin Williams on short rest as the next big question.

Ken and Lima break down the atmosphere at the Browns-Ravens game, from the booing early to the over-the-moon crowd once the 4-2 start became real. Ken shares the chaos of getting his young son to his first game, and they credit the defense and a fourth-quarter turnaround for easing the pressure on Deshaun Watson. They close by teasing the Guardians question of whether Gavin Williams should pitch on short rest.