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)