⚾ THE CORNER RUNDOWN: GUARDIANS VS. RED SOX – APRIL 27, 2025

April 27, 2025 | Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Guardians suffered a tough 13–3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon, dropping the rubber match of their three-game series at Progressive Field. Defensive miscues and dominant Red Sox hitting proved too much for the home team to overcome.

🔥 Key Performers

Ceddanne Rafaela powered Boston’s offense with a three-run homer and five RBIs total.
Jarren Duran went 4-for-6 with an RBI and scored a run, continuing his hot streak.
Rafael Devers added a solo homer, his fourth of the season.
Nolan Jones provided Cleveland’s lone highlight with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.

📖 Game Summary

Boston jumped ahead early, scoring two in the second inning and breaking the game open with a five-run fifth. The Red Sox executed a double steal in the fifth, with Romy Gonzalez swiping home, marking the second straight game Boston stole home. Rafaela’s three-run shot in the seventh capped his five-RBI day.

Logan Allen struggled on the mound for Cleveland, allowing seven runs over 4 1/3 innings. The Guardians committed four errors, including two throwing miscues by center fielder Angel Martinez, contributing to the lopsided score.

Nolan Jones briefly gave the home crowd something to cheer about with a three-run homer in the sixth, but the Guardians couldn’t build any momentum from there.

📊 Notable Stats

Ceddanne Rafaela: 2-for-3, HR (2), 5 RBI
Jarren Duran: 4-for-6, 1 RBI, 1 R
Rafael Devers: 2-for-6, HR (4), 1 RBI
Nolan Jones: 1-for-4, HR (1), 3 RBI
Logan Allen: 4.1 IP, 9 H, 7 R (6 ER), 3 BB, 2 K

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🗓️ Next Game

Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
Time: 6:40 PM ET
Opponent: Minnesota Twins
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Starting Pitchers: TBD (CLE) vs. TBD (MIN)