Guards stumble in 6th, backed into must-win scenario to salvage AL Central hopes

CLEVELAND — Murmurs enveloped Progressive Field in the sixth inning on Monday, as Guardians lefty Tim Herrin readied for an 0-2 offering against White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery. For as still as the ballpark felt in that moment, perhaps nervous with anticipation, it didn’t last. A groan reverberated around the yard moments later, after first baseman Nathaniel Lowe’s throw to shortstop Brayan Rocchio deflected off the helmet of baserunner Tristan Peters. Suddenly, the Guardians were trailing, and the floodgates soon opened. Get tickets for Guardians-White Sox for Monday-Wednesday! Lowe’s throwing error was among several moments that loomed large during Chicago’s…