Connor Wong's homer taken away as Red Sox beat Guardians 9-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Red Sox defeated the Guardians 9-1 on May 31, 2026, in Cleveland. Connor Wong initially celebrated a sixth-inning home run that was ruled a double after a review. Despite the disappointment, Wong contributed significantly to the win with three RBIs, leading a six-run ninth inning. Starting pitcher Sonny Gray commended Wong's performance, highlighting his ability behind the plate and at bat. Wong's homer-less streak extended to 92 games, provoking confusion as he expressed his belief it was a homer after the game.
- •Red Sox scored six runs in the ninth inning
- •Connor Wong had a double ruled instead of a homer
- •Wong contributed three RBIs in the win
- •Sonny Gray praised Wong's overall performance
- •The game marked Wong's fourth appearance in 19 days
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox catcher wears Wally head for first time, then has ‘homer that wasn’t a homer’ taken away
"The Red Sox introduced their “Wally Head” home run celebration at the start of 2025. Connor Wong hadn’t homered since September 8, 2024. Saturday, then, represented a momentous occasion for the catcher — until it wasn't.
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