Guardians Clinch a Playoff Spot Again, Edging the Red Sox 1-0 on Martínez Homer
Angel Martínez hit the lone run and Joey Cantillo allowed one hit as Cleveland secured its third straight postseason berth.
- On Thursday, the Cleveland Guardians clinched their third straight playoff berth with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Manager Stephen Vogt guided the team to the postseason in all three of his seasons.
- Cleveland's pitching staff dominated, starting with Daniel Espino's perfect first inning and continuing with Joey Cantillo, who allowed one hit over five scoreless innings. All-Star closer Cade Smith earned his league-leading 41st save.
- Angel Martínez provided the game's only run with his 18th homer of the season, a 319-foot shot tucked inside the Pesky Pole. The Red Sox recorded only two hits in their eighth shutout loss this season.
- Following the win, Cleveland improved to 83-76, maintaining a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central. The team locks up at least the No. 6 seed.
- As Cleveland prepares for a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals starting Friday, the team aims for the division title. Wild Card Series games begin September 29, with the Division Series following October 3.
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Central Maine News
Red Sox shut out; Guardians clinch playoff berth
Boston manages just 2 hits and its shutout for the 8th time this season.
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolBOSTON (AP) — Dominican Angel Martinez connected a home run and Joey Cantillo launched five long relay entries Thursday night allowing for a single hit, while Cleveland Guardians secured a playoffs position for the third time...
The Toronto Star
Guardians clinch a playoff spot again, edging the Red Sox 1-0 on Martínez homer
BOSTON (AP) — Angel Martínez homered and Joey Cantillo threw five one-hit innings in a bulk relief role as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff spot for the third straight year with a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox…
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thesportsleader.comGuardians eke out 1-0 win over Red Sox, clinch playoff berth
Angel Martinez's second-inning home run was all the visiting Guardians needed for a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night, allowing Cleveland to clinch its third consecutive American League playoff berth.While Martinez provided the only off...
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