Red Sox drop 3-2 decision to Guardians amid postseason concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 3:16 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 3-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on September 22 at Fenway Park. Despite securing a postseason spot, the Red Sox struggled with runners in scoring position, going 0-9, and faced difficulties from pitchers Erik Miller and Payton Tolle. Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the eighth, but the Red Sox could not secure the win. Concerns arise for key players as they prepare for the Wild Card series next week.
- •Red Sox were outscored 3-2 by the Guardians.
- •They went 0-9 with runners in scoring position.
- •Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying homer in the eighth.
- •Erik Miller allowed the winning run in the ninth.
- •Red Sox prepare for the Wild Card series next week.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox fall 3-2 to the Guardians in a game full of ominous signs
"If next Tuesday looks anything like tonight, the Red Sox are in big, big trouble.
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