José Ramírez gets key hit to help the Guardians beat the Red Sox 10
BOSTON (AP) — José Ramírez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 11th inning,éRamí and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Boston Red Sox 10-7 on Tuesday night.
With no outs and runners on first and second, Ramírez hit a low liner back up the middle against Josh Winckowski (1-1). After Brayan Rocchio sacrificed and Bo Naylor was walked intentionally, Estevan Florial added a two-run single.
Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase (1-0) pitched the 10th for the win, surrendering a tying sacrifice fly to Connor Wong. Scott Barlow got three outs for his first save of the season, striking out two.
Gabriel Arias had two hits and two RBIs for the AL Central-leading Guardians, who earned their third consecutive victory. Steven Kwan had three hits and scored twice, and Tyler Freeman homered.
Cleveland improved to 12-5. It has won nine of its first 11 road games for the first time since 1948.