Overview
- Alex Bregman beat out a two-out infield single for the go-ahead RBI in the eighth as Boston closed out an 11-7 comeback over Cleveland at Fenway.
- Garrett Crochet allowed a career-worst seven runs and four homers before Ceddanne Rafaela’s two-run shot tied it, and Cleveland reliever Cade Smith failed to record an out in Boston’s four-run eighth.
- The Guardians elevated George Valera, Jhonkensy Noel and Zak Kent with rosters expanded to 28, optioning Will Wilson; Valera debuted immediately.
- Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony exited with left oblique tightness and is set for an MRI, according to manager Alex Cora.
- Mets rookie Nolan McLean improved to 4-0 in his first four career starts before New York’s bullpen faltered a day later, with Ryan Helsley yielding a three-run homer in a 6-2 loss; the Yankees handled the Astros 7-1 behind Max Fried’s seven strong innings and home runs by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Trent Grisham.