Wong, Duran Propel Red Sox to 9-1 Victory over Guardians
- The visiting Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-1 on Saturday, May 30, 2026, evening their three-game series at 1-1. Jarren Duran and Connor Wong combined for five RBIs in the victory.
- Boston starter Sonny Gray allowed one run over six innings to earn the win, while the Guardians committed a season-high four errors that proved costly. The Red Sox had lost six of their previous seven games entering the matchup.
- Boston's offense exploded for six runs in the ninth inning, with Duran hitting a three-run home run and Wong delivering a two-run single. Wong also had an RBI double in the sixth that gave Boston a 2-1 lead.
- The victory moves the Red Sox to 24-33 overall, while the AL Central-leading Guardians fall to 34-26. The teams remain tied 1-1 and will meet Sunday at Progressive Field for the series finale.
- Sunday's finale features Boston left-hander Ranger Suarez facing Cleveland right-hander Tanner Bibee at Progressive Field. After the series concludes, the Red Sox return home Monday off before hosting the Orioles for a three-game series starting Tuesday.
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Wong, Duran propel Red Sox to 9-1 victory over Guardians
Connor Wong and Jarren Duran drove in three runs apiece, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-1.
Red Sox reactions: Connor Wong (3 RBIs), Sonny Gray (7 Ks) help Boston rout Guardians
CLEVELAND — Instant reactions as the Red Sox (24-33) turn a close game into a laugher late and beat the Guardians, 9-1, behind a three-RBI day from Connor Wong and a strong start from Sonny Gray:
Cleveland Guardians and Boston Red Sox meet in game 2 of series - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Boston Red Sox (23-33, fifth in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (34-25, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Sonny Gray (5-1, 3.27 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Guardians: Parker Messick (6-1, 2.24 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) LINE: Guardians -132, Red Sox +111; over/under is 7 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians play the Boston Red Sox, leading the series 1-0. Cleveland is 34-25…
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