Uptiers horrible

I'm trying to play naval and I'm almost lvl 3 going down down germany. I USEDNnto rarely die and do well until recently. For some reason my tier 1 german destroyer is being forced to fight the USS CLEAVELAND LIKE WTF legit yea losing is one thing but a Practical battleship vs small destroyer!?!?!! Cam I get some help as to why this is happening.