Cleveland Guardians struggle against Boston Red Sox in recent series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians faced the Boston Red Sox in a three-game series that ended June 1, 2026. The Guardians won the first game but lost the final two, including a 9-1 defeat and a 9-4 loss that featured an unanswered six-run rally from Boston. The Guardians started strong in each game but struggled to convert early leads into wins, leaving 23 runners on base throughout the series. Manager Stephen Vogt emphasized the need for improvement in extending leads. The Guardians aim to address their offensive shortcomings moving forward.
- •Guardians won the first game; lost two subsequent games.
- •Cleveland scored four runs in the first inning of the opener.
- •Injuries forced the Guardians to use their bullpen early in the series.
- •The team left 23 runners on base across the series.
- •Cleveland is hitting.229 with runners in scoring position this season.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians’ Series Loss to Red Sox Shows Where Cleveland Must Improve
"The Cleveland Guardians' offense is better this season, but it still has a long way to go.
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