Red Sox Battle Guardians at Fenway Park Amid Tight AL East Race
Playoff Race Intensifies at Fenway
The Boston Red Sox, currently sitting at 76-62 and third place in the AL East, continue their important September homestand against the Cleveland Guardians. The team finds themselves just 2.5 games back in the AL East, making each game crucial for their postseason aspirations.
Recent Performance and Injury Updates
The Red Sox have shown strong form at home, demonstrated by their recent 6-4 victory over the Guardians on September 1st. However, the team faces some injury concerns as star rookie Roman Anthony was forced to exit Tuesday night’s game against the Guardians with left oblique tightness.
Pitching Matchup and Game Details
Today’s pitching matchup features J. Cantillo (3-3, 3.94 ERA) for Cleveland against Boston’s B. Bernardino (4-2, 3.08 ERA). The Red Sox have been particularly effective at home this season, maintaining a strong 43-27 record at Fenway Park.
Looking Ahead
The series against Cleveland represents a crucial opportunity for Boston to gain ground in the competitive AL East race. Their current 2.5-game deficit in the division standings is their smallest since May 11, suggesting the team is peaking at the right time as the season enters its final month.
