Red Sox score five runs in seventh to defeat Guardians 9-4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 9:40 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-4 at Progressive Field on May 31, 2026. A crucial seventh inning saw the Red Sox take control, scoring five runs after a bases-loaded walk and a significant hit from Masataka Yoshida. Ranger Suarez had a solid outing, striking out ten batters despite early struggles, while Aroldis Chapman closed the game for Boston. This victory secured the series win for the Red Sox as they prepare for upcoming divisional matchups.
- •Red Sox scored five runs in the seventh inning.
- •Ranger Suarez recorded ten strikeouts in five innings.
- •Masataka Yoshida had a key hit that drove in two runs.
- •Red Sox secured the series win against the Guardians.
- •Next three series will be against divisional opponents.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox 9, Guardians 4: Big seventh inning propels series win
"And a gutsy five innings from Ranger Suarez.
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