Guardians’ top prospect Gavin Williams has been experiencing pain in his right elbow since early March. After throwing three innings in a rehab start on Saturday, Williams felt discomfort in the back of his elbow, prompting the team to shut him down for seven days. The 21-year-old right-hander will receive a cortisone injection and will be on a no-throw program during this period. Williams was expected to compete for a spot in Cleveland’s opening day rotation but has been sidelined since spring training due to the elbow injury.
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Rafael Devers has returned to the Red Sox lineup after missing nine of the team’s last 12 games due to nagging shoulder and knee issues. Devers will bat second as the designated hitter in Wednesday’s game against the Guardians, while Masataka Yoshida sits out for the third consecutive day. The Red Sox, who have lost four of five games to the Guardians this season, will also see Tyler O’Neill back in left field and Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu starting in the outfield. Righty Cooper Criswell will take the mound for Boston against veteran righty Carlos Carrasco of Cleveland.
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night, extending their win streak to five games and improving their league-best record to 17-6. Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio drove in runs in the seventh inning to give the Guardians the lead, and José Ramírez added an insurance homer in the eighth. Ben Lively pitched 6 1/3 strong innings for the Guardians, allowing only one run and striking out seven. Scott Barlow, Hunter Gaddis, and Emmanuel Clase combined to retire the final nine Red Sox batters.
The Cleveland Guardians continued their impressive start to the season on Tuesday night, defeating the Boston Red Sox 4-1 for their fifth consecutive victory. Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio drove in runs in the seventh inning to break up Tanner Houck’s scoreless streak, while José Ramírez added a solo homer in the eighth. Ben Lively had a strong outing in his debut at Progressive Field, allowing just one run over 6 1/3 innings. The Guardians now own the best record in the Major Leagues at 17-6, matching their best start through 23 games since 1999. With Carlos Carrasco scheduled to start for Cleveland on Wednesday, the Guardians will look to extend their winning streak to six games.
Ben Lively and Will Brennan led the Cleveland Guardians to their fifth straight win on Tuesday night, a 4-1 victory over the visiting Boston Red Sox. Lively allowed just one run over 6 1/3 strong innings, while Brennan doubled in the seventh inning to spark a two-run rally that gave the Guardians the lead for good. Cleveland has now won eight of their last nine games and improved to an MLB-best 17-6 on the season.
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night, extending their winning streak to five games. Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio drove in runs in the seventh inning to give the Guardians their first lead of the game, and José Ramírez added a solo homer in the eighth. Tanner Houck started for the Red Sox and allowed three runs on five hits in six innings, but reliever Brennan Bernardino took the loss after giving up a sacrifice fly to Rocchio. The Guardians improved to 17-6 on the season, while the Red Sox fell to 11-12.
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Tuesday night, extending their win streak to five games and solidifying their status as the team with the best record in baseball. Despite a strong six-inning performance from Red Sox starter Tanner Houck, the Guardians rallied late in the game to secure the victory.
The game remained scoreless until the seventh inning, when Boston finally broke through with a solo home run by Wilyer Abreu. However, the Guardians responded in the same inning with back-to-back RBI singles from Tyler Freeman and Bryan Rocchio to take a 2-1 lead. Jose Ramirez added an insurance run with a solo home run in the eighth inning.
The Guardians bullpen was solid, with Scott Barlow getting the win and Emmanuel Clase picking up his seventh save. Cleveland starter Ben Lively allowed one run on five hits in 6 1/3 innings, striking out seven.
The Guardians will face the Red Sox again on Wednesday at 6:10 p.m. EST with Carlos Carrasco on the mound for Cleveland.
Tanner Houck’s impressive outing against the Guardians came to an abrupt end in the seventh inning, leading to the Red Sox’s 4-1 defeat. Despite initially dominating Cleveland’s lineup, Houck’s departure opened the door for the Guardians to rally. Boston’s bats struggled to keep pace, with only six hits and one run scored. Manager Alex Cora was forced to employ creative tactics in the infield due to injuries, but the team’s efforts ultimately fell short.
Gavin Williams, Cleveland’s No. 1 pick in 2021, has overcome an elbow injury and made his first appearance in a game for the Cleveland Guardians’ Arizona Complex team. Williams threw 50 pitches in his three-inning outing, showcasing all his pitches and indicating his readiness for a minor league start later this week. Manager Stephen Vogt commented on James Karinchak’s progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury, while also acknowledging the Guardians’ ongoing issue with starters’ longevity, with Logan Allen being the last to pitch six or more innings on April 3.
The Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox will face off once more at Progressive Field on Tuesday evening for a rematch of last week’s thrilling contest at Fenway Park. In that game, played in a brisk 1:49, the Guardians managed just three hits against Red Sox starter Tanner Houck. Cleveland will hope for a better offensive performance this time around against Houck, who boasts an impressive 3-1 record with a 1.35 ERA this season. Ben Lively will take the mound for the Guardians, looking to improve on his 0-1 record and 3.60 ERA.