Cade Smith records 40th save as Guardians edge Red Sox
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on September 20, 2026. Cleveland took an early lead with runs from David Fry and a sacrifice fly by Nathaniel Lowe, but the Red Sox tied it with a home run in the eighth inning. Cade Smith entered in the ninth for his 40th save, benefiting from a key defensive play by Angel Genao to secure the victory. The Guardians' magic number for playoff contention has decreased to two.
- •Cleveland leads Boston 3-2 in the late innings.
- •Cade Smith earns his 40th save of the season.
- •David Fry and Nathaniel Lowe drive in runs for the Guardians.
- •Angel Genao makes a vital defensive play in the ninth inning.
- •Cleveland's playoff magic number drops to two.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Smith Earns 40th Save, Genao Makes Amazing Play
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