Tough Battle for the BoSox
Well, friends, what a rollercoaster of a game!
Our boys started strong but ultimately fell short to the Cleveland Guardians with a final score of 5-4. Wilyer Abreu kicked things off with a thrilling 3-run homer in the top of the 1st inning, bringing Alex Bregman and Trevor Story across the plate. It was a powerful start, and we were buzzing with excitement! 
But, sadly, it wasn't enough to hold back the Guardians' comeback. 
Guardians’ Determination in the First
Cleveland fought back fiercely in the bottom of the 1st inning, scoring four times to take the lead. Jose Ramirez drove in a run with a single, and Carlos Santana got another with a sac fly. Gabriel Arias and Daniel Schneemann each added to the tally, and before we knew it, the Guardians were leading 4-3. It was a rough inning, but we Red Sox fans kept our spirits high!
Red Sox Keep on Fighting
In the top of the 3rd, Rafael Devers brought us back into the game with a solo homer to right field, tying it up at 4-4.
Every time you think you can count out Devers, he finds a way to bring his A-game! Our pitching held tight for the next few innings, but a small stumble in the bottom of the 6th allowed the Guardians to sneak one more run in. Our bats struggled to make an impact after that, despite having promising moments with Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela trying to spark a rally in the 9th. Alas, it wasn't to be. 
Hope for Tomorrow!
Even though we didn't get the win, there were plenty of positive takeaways from today. Abreu and Devers showed their power, Bregman was crucial in getting on base, and our guys kept the pressure on throughout the game. The Red Sox will be back and ready to give it their all in the next match! Let's keep cheering them on—our team has heart.
See you tomorrow, Sox Nation!Scoreboard for Red Sox @ Guardians (April 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 |