Guardians sweep Rays with 15 scoreless innings in wild card
Cleveland pitchers allowed one run in 23 innings across two games, led by Tristan McKenzie and a bullpen parade that totaled nine scoreless innings. Oscar Gonzalez delivered a 15th inning homer as the Guardians shut out Tampa Bay 1 0, earning a dramatic series sweep and setting up a clash with the Yankees.
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Guardians win in 15 to sweep Rays and reach ALDS
Oscar Gonzalez belted a solo homer in the 15th inning off Corey Kluber to give Cleveland a 1-0 win and a two game sweep at Progressive Field. Tristan McKenzie and bullpen shut down Tampa Bay as Cleveland advances to face the Yankees in the ALDS.
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Ramirez reshapes career to become elite slugger
Jose Ramirez once struggled to secure a big league role with Cleveland in 2014 15. He developed in the minors and with Francisco Lindor blossomed in 2016, posting a 312 average with 11 homers and 76 RBIs and earning an All Star berth. Ramirez, now a 35 to 40 homer force with 126 RBIs in the 2023 season, impressed Rays coach Kevin Cash and guided Cleveland’s rookie group with leadership and top level performance.
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Yankees face Guardians in ALDS with rotation questions
ALDS infielder D J LeMaheia remains day to day after toe inflammation limited him to 18 plate appearances post Sept 4. Gerrit Cole will start the opener, followed by Nestor Cortes and Luis Severino in a three man rotation. Jameson Taillon and Domingo German to handle bullpen work. Aaron Boone noted uncertainty over Chapman securing a roster spot amid a 4.46 ERA and 28 walks in 36 1 3 innings while giving insight on player adversity and postseason readiness. Holmes, with 20 saves, will throw batting practice as Boone evaluates availability. his velocity sat at 95 96 mph and he reported feeling better.
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