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Heartbreak in Cleveland
Well, Rangers fans, this one stings a bit. We traveled to Cleveland hoping to add another victory to our belt, but the Guardians had other plans. Despite the valiant efforts of our boys, we ultimately fell short in a 3-2 defeat.
The game started with a bit of promise as our very own Michael Helman doubled to center in the first inning. He was then brought home with a double from Josh Jung, giving us an early 1-0 lead. Sadly, the Guardians quickly responded with a two-run homer from Johnathan Rodriguez in the bottom of the first, putting them up 2-1.
García's Heroics and Pitching Efforts
The Guardians' lead didn't discourage Adolis García, who blasted a solo homerun in the fourth inning to tie the game 2-2. It was an absolute beauty, flying 433 feet to left center. His ability to deliver in clutch moments continues to be a beacon of hope for us.
Our pitchers managed to keep the Guardians at bay for most of the game. The likes of Webb and Armstrong provided solid relief, keeping the scoreboard stagnant at 2-2. A special shoutout to our defense for keeping the bases clean in some critical inning-ending plays, including a double play in the fourth. However, things took a turn in the bottom of the ninth.
A Crushing Blow in the 9th
With the game still knotted at 2-2, the Guardians’ Petey Halpin came in as a pinch runner and showed his speed, getting to third base. A hit by pitch with CJ Kayfus at the plate eventually brought Halpin home, ending the game with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss for us. It was a bitter end for what had been a tightly contested match.
So, while this wasn't the result we hoped for, let's keep our heads held high. We've seen flashes of brilliance from our lineup, and today was no exception. Let's regroup and prepare for the next matchup, Rangers fans. Onward and upward!
️Scoreboard for Rangers @ Guardians (September 27th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |