CLEVELAND, Ohio – Blame the subdued hangover from the Cleveland Guardians Game 1 loss on Tuesday, but the pregaming spirit was sluggish.

“I couldn’t even sell water,” a vendor who goes by Cowboy Tom said from his spot near East 4th Street and Bolivar Road. “People were like - they pulled the plug. They were deflated.”

About two hours before Wednesday’s game – a must-win for Cleveland - downtown reflected that malaise. Tuesday, the Guardians’ collective anemic offense, a pair of errors and tremendous pitching from Tigers starter Tarik Skubal all combined to cast a gray cloud over Cleveland. And that has a direct effect on local businesses.

“Jolene’s was slammed after Monday’s game,” said Hangry Brands’ Jason Beudert. “Jolene’s and Society Lounge (both on East 4th) are always going to get

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