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Cleveland Guardians defeat Boston Red Sox 3-2 to lead AL Central
The Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Nathaniel Lowe secured the win with a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. The victory extends Cleveland's winning streak to six games, keeping them one game ahead of the Chicago White Sox in the division standings.
For the Red Sox, the loss marks their eighth in 12 games. The game was also notable for the debut of manager Chad Tracy. Despite clinching a wild-card spot recently, Boston has faced recent struggles, including bullpen regression and offensive inconsistencies.
Injury concerns also impacted the Red Sox roster. Center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, who had just returned from the injured list, left the game in the third inning due to hamstring tightness. He is expected to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the issue. In response to roster shifts, Jarren Duran has been integrated back into the starting lineup.
Entities
Boston Red Sox · Cade Smith · Ceddanne Rafaela · Chad Tracy · Cleveland Guardians · Fenway Park · Foster Griffin · Hunter Gaddis · Nathaniel Lowe · Parker Messick
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Nathaniel Lowe hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Parker Messick lowered his ERA to 2.55. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Hunter Gaddis earned the win, bringing his record to 5-3. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cade Smith recorded his 40th save of the season. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The victory allowed the Guardians to maintain their lead in the AL Central. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The loss occurred during Chad Tracy’s debut as manager for the Red Sox. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Guardians held a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox entering the game. www.centralmaine.com · whdh.com