The Cleveland Guardians (36-31) aim to avoid a sweep against the Boston Red Sox (41-31) in their series finale at Progressive Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m.

Game Preview:

• Red Sox won Saturday's game 4-2 behind Josh Winckowski's solid 5.1 innings
• Alex Verdugo hit a decisive three-run homer off Shane Bieber
• Guardians left 16 runners stranded despite collecting 7 hits

Betting Lines:

• Red Sox: -109 (ML), -1.5 (+165)
• Guardians: -101 (ML), +1.5 (-165)
• Over/Under: 9 runs

Pitching Matchup: Red Sox: Rich Hill (3-4, 4.35 ERA)

• 42-year-old veteran lefty
• 50 strikeouts in 60 innings
• 1.25 WHIP

Guardians: Aaron Civale (7.25 ERA)

• Struggled this season with 1.47 WHIP
• 37 strikeouts in 36 innings
• Showed improvement last start vs Twins (2 ER, 7 K in 5 IP)

Key Matchups:

• Jose Ramirez vs Hill: 4-for-8, HR, 3 RBI
• Franmil Reyes vs Hill: .333 (12 AB), 2 RBI
• Rafael Devers vs RHP: .338/.397/.642, 14 HR, 33 RBI

Game Context:

• Red Sox are 8-2 in last 10 games
• Guardians dropped to second in AL Central
• Cleveland's run differential: +33 (10th in MLB)
• Critical game before 5-game series vs Minnesota

The outcome likely depends on Civale's performance, as Cleveland's offense should be able to produce against Hill. Expect a competitive, close game between two above-average offenses.

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