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Last updated: Tue 22 Sep 2026 09:53
The Cleveland Guardians are set to take on the Boston Red Sox in an exciting series opener at Fenway Park. Cleveland enters on a five-game winning streak and is fighting to secure their playoff spot in the AL Central. Led by standout pitcher Parker Messick (2.57 ERA, 186 strikeouts), the Guardians have momentum, while Boston has struggled with seven recent losses in their last 11 games. With Cleveland’s strong motivation and superior recent form, the Guardians are tipped to win as visitors.
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  • Guardians riding a 5-game win streak and strong pitching from Parker Messick
  • Boston has lost 7 of their last 11 games and is out of playoff contention
  • Guardians are tipped to win as they fight for a playoff spot
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Cleveland are tipped to win the opening game of this series at Fenway Park.

The Guardians arrive in good form with a starting pitcher that has been outstanding this season, and they also have the added incentive of needing the victory with Chicago breathing down their necks in the AL Central standings.

Key Numbers – Can Guardians Make It 6-In-A-Row?

  • Cleveland Guardians are on a 5-game win streak
  • Cleveland starter Parker Messick has a 2.57 ERA and 186 strikeouts
  • The two starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 5.59
  • The Under has cashed in 8 of Boston's previous 10 games

Guardians Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting

  • Cleveland Guardians lead the all-time series 1075-1015-8
  • Boston Red Sox won 9-4 when the two teams last met on May 31

Cleveland Guardians Form – Last 10 Games

Cleveland go into their penultimate series of the regular season having won seven of their last 10 games, and each of the last five.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Sep-09 at Baltimore Orioles L 5-9
Sep-11 at Minnesota Twins W 5-2
Sep-12 at Minnesota Twins L 3-4
Sep-13 at Minnesota Twins W 9-2
Sep-14 vs Chicago White Sox L 3-7
Sep-15 vs Chicago White Sox W 7-6 W/O
Sep-16 vs Chicago White Sox W 6-3
Sep-18 vs The Athletics W 5-3
Sep-19 vs The Athletics W 12-6
Sep-20 vs The Athletics W 1-0

Boston Red Sox Form – Last 10 Games

Boston enter this series on an underwhelming run of form, having now lost seven of their previous 11 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Sep-09 vs Los Angeles Angels L 4-6
Sep-11 vs Kansas City Royals L 2-3
Sep-12 vs Kansas City Royals W 5-1
Sep-13 vs Kansas City Royals W 4-1
Sep-15 at Texas Rangers L 2-4
Sep-16 at Texas Rangers L 3-7
Sep-17 at Texas Rangers W 4-3
Sep-18 at Tampa Bay Rays W 4-2
Sep-19 at Tampa Bay Rays L 1-2 W/O
Sep-20 at Tampa Bay Rays L 1-5

Starting Pitchers

PlayerTeamRecordERAStrikeoutsInnings
Parker Messick Cleveland Guardians 12-9 2.57 186 178.1
Payton Tolle Boston Red Sox 9-6 3.02 166 143.0

Verdict

Boston pretty much know their playoff fate already, but Cleveland still have work to do as their race with Chicago goes right down to the wire.

The Guardians are in better form and start one of the league’s most in-form pitchers in Messick, so give us the visitors and the plus-money.

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