News and Notes for Monday, August 26th, 2024
The Guardians beat the Rangers 4-2 on Sunday to win the three-game series, setting up a big four-game set vs the Royals starting today.
Jhonkensy Noel
Open your presents early!
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) August 25, 2024
Big Christmas with a solo shot! #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/IpumDDtOOg
and David Fry
David Fry files for an insurance run!@CleGuardians up 4-2! #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/H5kTwmNIGI
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) August 25, 2024
both homered, Jose Ramirez stole two bases (and got thrown out trying to steal home) and Matthew Boyd threw another six strong before the Guardians bullpen closed it out with Emmanuel Clase earning his 38th save of the year, striking out the side.
Jhonkensy Noel's 12 home runs through his first 41 MLB games ties a club record with Russell Branyan. #ForTheLand pic.twitter.com/c4d01Nw5RD
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) August 25, 2024
The Rangers played some sloppy baseball, thankfully, helping the Guardians avoid what could have been a disastrous 10 day stretch that now turned out just "bad."
It's time for players like Josh Naylor and Steven Kwan to figure things out as the division rival Royals come to town with a mind to take the division lead. Beginning with a double-header today headlined for Cleveland in some form by Logan Allen and Joey Cantillo is an ominous sign. But this is where good teams show their mettle.
With that said, from 2023-2024, the Guardians are 1-15 in double-headers. Which seems like a somewhat impressive achievement. Law of averages comes into play today? I hope?
Zack Meisel offered a fan mailbag today.
Around MLB:
The Royals and Twins both lost yesterday.
The White Sox lost for the 100th time this season.
