This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/diamondbacks as Diamondbacks Fall Flat in Loss to Guardians. The Arizona Diamondbacks' losing streak lengthened to four games on Monday night, as Arizona went down by a score of 3-1 to the Cleveland Guardians in their homestand opener.

Zac Gallen gave the Diamondbacks a quality start, but two home runs he surrendered were the difference in a loss to the Guardians.

The Guardians snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 64-60, three games out of an American League wild-card spot.

The Guardians, who have traditionally finished spring training with exhibitions at Chase Field in late March in recent years, have a team led by All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and outfielder Steven Kwan. Stephen Vogt, formerly with the Diamondbacks as a player, manages the Guardians.

The host Cleveland Guardians and Atlanta Braves met Aug. 16 in the middle game of a three-game series. Here's how it unfolded through our updates.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi seeks a return to reliable starter during a recent rough patch on the mound.