Red Sox fall to Guardians as reliever struggles continue late in game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Boston Red Sox lost 3-2 to the Cleveland Guardians on September 22 at Fenway Park. Erik Miller entered the game in the ninth inning, allowing the go-ahead run after previously playing well in August. The Red Sox's offense remained stagnant, leaving several runners on base, while Payton Tolle logged 5 ⅔ innings. This loss is the Red Sox's eighth in their last 12 games, as they currently hold a precarious position in the playoff race with five games remaining in the regular season.
- •Red Sox drop 3-2 game to Guardians; loss marks eighth in last 12.
- •Erik Miller allows game-winning run in the ninth inning.
- •Payton Tolle pitched 5 ⅔ innings but faced significant traffic on the basepaths.
- •Boston went 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position during the game.
- •Red Sox remain one game ahead of Chicago for the wild card spot.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox lose as key reliever's struggles continue with playoffs on horizon
"Erik Miller's struggles continued as he surrendered the game-winning run in the ninth and the Red Sox lost to Cleveland on Tuesday night.
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