Guardians Edge Red Sox 5–4 in Game 1 of Doubleheader

April 26, 2025 | Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

The Cleveland Guardians rallied back after an early three-run deficit to take down the Boston Red Sox 5–4 on Saturday afternoon in the first game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field.

🔥 Key Performers

• Steven Kwan went 2-for-4 and drove in the go-ahead run with an infield single in the sixth inning.
• José Ramírez finished 2-for-4 with an RBI single during Cleveland’s four-run first inning.
• Tim Herrin threw a scoreless sixth to earn his third win of the season.
• Emmanuel Clase worked a clean eighth inning with two strikeouts in his return from injury.
• Cade Smith closed the door in the ninth to pick up his third save.

📖 Game Summary

Boston struck first with a three-run homer from Wilyer Abreu in the opening frame, but Cleveland answered immediately with four runs in the bottom of the inning. RBI singles from José Ramírez, Gabriel Arias, and Daniel Schneemann powered the Guardians’ response.

The Red Sox tied it again with a solo homer from Rafael Devers in the third, but Steven Kwan’s infield hit in the sixth pushed Cleveland back in front.

Tim Herrin, Emmanuel Clase, and Cade Smith combined to throw four shutout innings, preserving the win for the Guardians.

📊 Notable Stats

• Steven Kwan: 2-for-4, .343 AVG
• José Ramírez: 2-for-4, 1 RBI
• Tim Herrin: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 K (Win, 3–0)
• Emmanuel Clase: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 K
• Cade Smith: 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R (Save, 3rd)

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🗓️ Next Game

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time: 1:40 PM ET
Opponent: Boston Red Sox
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Starting Pitchers: Gavin Williams (CLE) vs. Brayan Bello (BOS)

The Cleveland Guardians’ bid for a series sweep was thwarted today as the New York Yankees secured a 5–1 victory at Progressive Field.​

🔥 Key Performers

• Carlos Rodón (NYY): Delivered a commanding performance, pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts and allowing only an unearned run. ​
• Aaron Judge (NYY): Continued his stellar season, going 2-for-4 with an RBI triple, raising his league-leading batting average to .415. ​
• Paul Goldschmidt (NYY): Contributed significantly with three hits and two RBIs, bolstering the Yankees’ offense. 
• José Ramírez (CLE): Provided the Guardians’ sole run with an RBI single in the first inning. ​

🧾 Game Summary

The Yankees established an early lead with back-to-back RBI hits from Judge and Goldschmidt in the first inning. Despite Ramírez’s response in the bottom half, the Guardians couldn’t capitalize further. New York extended their lead in the second inning and maintained control throughout the game. 

📊 Notable Stats

• Luis Ortiz (CLE): Struggled on the mound, yielding four runs over 4⅓ innings, with eight strikeouts and five walks. ​
• Yankees Bullpen: Fernando Cruz and Luke Weaver combined for two scoreless innings, securing the win. 

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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 3–2 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night at Progressive Field, securing the series win and extending their winning streak to five games. ​

Game Highlights:

• Ben Rice gave the Yankees an early lead with a leadoff home run on the first pitch from Tanner Bibee.
• Aaron Judge continued his hot streak, going 4-for-4 and raising his American League-leading batting average to .411.
• Tanner Bibee settled in after the first-inning homer, pitching six innings and allowing two runs on five hits with three walks, earning the win. ​
• The Guardians’ offense came alive in the sixth inning, scoring three runs on four hits, including an RBI double by Kyle Manzardo and a go-ahead RBI single by Angel Martinez. ​
• Yankees rookie starter Will Warren was dominant early, retiring 10 straight batters before the Guardians’ sixth-inning rally. 
• Cade Smith closed out the game with a perfect ninth inning, earning his second save in as many nights.
• The Yankees fell to 9–5 and will look to avoid a series sweep in the finale on Wednesday.
• The game featured a notable defensive miscue by Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, contributing to the Guardians’ sixth-inning rally. ​
• The Guardians’ bullpen combined for three scoreless innings, maintaining their status as one of the league’s top-performing relief units.​

The Guardians will aim for a series sweep in the finale on Wednesday night at Progressive Field.​

CLEVELAND — The Guardians opened their three-game series against the Yankees with a 6–4 victory at Progressive Field, marking their fourth consecutive win and improving their record to 10–3 after a slow start to the season. 

Game Highlights:

• José Ramírez led the offense with four RBIs, including a three-run homer in the third inning and an RBI single in the sixth.
• Kyle Manzardo followed Ramírez’s homer with a solo shot, giving the Guardians a 4–0 lead in the third. ​
• Gavin Williams (2–1) delivered a strong start, pitching 6⅓ innings with eight strikeouts, allowing two runs on seven hits. 
• The Guardians added runs in the fourth and sixth innings, with Brayan Rocchio and Ramírez contributing RBI singles. ​
• Jasson Dominguez put the Yankees on the board with a two-run homer in the seventh. 
• In the eighth, Jazz Chisholm Jr. narrowed the gap with a two-run homer, bringing the score to 6–4. ​
• Cade Smith secured the save by striking out Aaron Judge with the tying run at the plate in the ninth.
• Steven Kwan, Brayan Rocchio, and Angel Martinez each recorded two hits, contributing to the Guardians’ 11-hit performance. 
• The game was a rematch of the 2024 ALCS, with the Yankees entering the series on a 6–1 run. ​

The Guardians will look to continue their winning streak in the second game of the series tomorrow night.​