News and Notes - Cleveland Defeated in Lopsided Shutout

News and Notes for April 25th, 2024

The Boston Red Sox blanked the Cleveland Guardians for the 2nd Wednesday in a row.

Carlos Carrasco made his 200th career start in a Cleveland uniform last night. Unfortunately for the beloved right-handed pitcher, this start did not go well. Cookie gave the team 5 innings but gave up 9 hits, 5 runs (3 of which were homers), and 1 walk with only 4 strikeouts. Tyler Beede would take over in the 6th inning going 1 inning, 2 hits, 1 run, and 2 strikeouts. Cleveland fans would get their first look at recent acquisition Pedro Avila who went 3 innings with 5 hits, 2 runs, and 2 strikeouts. Avila going 3 innings may prove crucial in the upcoming games as the Guardians go into the rubber match today with essentially their entire bullpen.

The offense was quiet but not without trying. The first inning saw Kwan, Ramirez, and J. Naylor with solid contact that all fell short. All three hits were the type that leaves fans saying “two months from now that would be out” which is one of the big positives to take away from this game. The offense is still making good, meaningful contact. Eventually the luck will turn, and the hits will fall.

The Guardians had four hits on the night. Two off the bats of Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez. The other two hits came from Bo Naylor, who has been batting a flat .200 over the last 7 games, and Estevan Florial who is batting .350 over the last 7 games. It was reassuring to see Bo get a hit in a rough game and Florial to continue to cement his place in this line up.

It wouldn’t be a Cleveland baseball game if there weren’t some defensive gems to highlight. In the top of the 3rd inning the Guardians were able to turn a 6-4-3 double play.

In the top of the 8th right fielder Will Brennan was able to turn a 9-6 fielder’s choice. In the 9th, Steven Kwan demonstrated why he is a 2-time Gold Glove winner with a great catch to rob Boston of a hit. Two batters later, Kwan would have another great catch to retire Pablo Reyes.

BOS 8 - CLE 0

Guardians News:

Unfortunate news from Mandy Bell - Gavin Williams will be down for 7 days after reporting elbow discomfort in the same location.

Josh Naylor made an appearance in MLB’s Will Leitch’s article about players off to surprisingly hot starts. (Cleveland fans know this start is not surprising for Josh, but we appreciate the media finally recognizing him.)

Bo Naylor, Cade Smith, and David Fry visited the Cleveland APL.

Around the League:

Cubs’ Cody Bellinger and Giant’s Blake Snell both placed on their team’s injured list.

Aaron Judge passes Jeter’s franchise HR record.

Mike Trout hits 10th HR of the season.

Matt Chapman has a cute puppy.