Red Sox Set for Rubber Game Against Guardians
CLEVELAND — The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for the decisive third game of their series against the Cleveland Guardians, scheduled for Sunday at 1:40 p.m. at Progressive Field. The teams split Saturday’s doubleheader, with Cleveland winning the first matchup 5-4, followed by Boston’s 7-3 victory in the second game. In a highlight moment, Jarren Duran stole home, marking the first straight steal of home for the Red Sox since Jacoby Ellsbury did it 16 years ago.
For Sunday’s contest, manager Alex Cora has made notable lineup changes, opting to bench first baseman Triston Casas and right fielder Wilyer Abreu. Instead, Romy Gonzalez and Rob Refsnyder will step into the starting roles, with Cleveland sending a left-handed starter to the mound.
On the pitching front, Boston will rely on right-hander Brayan Bello, who has a strong start to the season with a 1-0 record and an impressive 1.80 ERA. Meanwhile, Cleveland counters with lefty Logan Allen, posting a 1-1 record and a 2.11 ERA. This matchup is intriguing, as both pitchers have limited exposure to each other’s hitters; the Red Sox have only 15 at-bats against Allen, while the Guardians have faced Bello just four times, with José Ramírez achieving a perfect 2-for-2 against him.
As the Red Sox (15-14) and Guardians (15-11) prepare for this critical game, fans can catch the action on NESN or WEEI 93.7 FM. With the series on the line, both teams are eager to secure a win and gain momentum as the season progresses.
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