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.
Results for: Tanner Houck
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.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians took three of four against the Boston Red Sox last week but struggled against Tanner Houck. With Houck set to pitch again in Tuesday’s matchup, the Guardians aim to break their losing streak and extend their recent winning run. The Red Sox, on the other hand, hope to cool off the Guardians’ offense and build on their strong start to the season.
Despite a slew of injuries, the Boston Red Sox pulled off a three-game sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates, showcasing their resilience and the strength of their pitching staff. Outfielder Wilyer Abreu, shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela, and second baseman Enmanuel Valdez made key contributions, while starters Tanner Houck, Brayan Bello, and Kutter Crawford impressed on the mound. The Red Sox’s pitching staff currently boasts the lowest rotation ERA in baseball, a testament to their ability to overcome adversity and exceed expectations.