Hunter Brown's ability to limit hard contact was tested during his start against the Cleveland Guardians, where he allowed six runs on six hits. Despite struggling, he showcased his potential by maintaining a low hard-hit rate for the season. The Guardians struck the ball hard, averaging 93.2 mph on batted balls, highlighting Brown's need to adjust his pitch locations and selection, especially after yielding a season-high four extra-base hits.

Manager Joe Espada acknowledged Brown's execution wasn't up to par but praised his resilience, noting his impressive 2.21 ERA and ability to battle through challenging innings. Brown is expected to reflect on this outing and make necessary adjustments as he heads into the All-Star break.