Ortiz's homer lifts Red Sox over Indians 3-2
David Ortiz hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in a three-run sixth inning, and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-2 on Monday to extend their winning streak to four.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Boston Red Sox
3
Cleveland Indians
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Progressive Field · 19,174 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 2-9 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ New York Yankees | L 0-9 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Davis doubled to right, Gimenez scored.
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Advancing On Play 3-2
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-1
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Play Result 3-1
Bradley Jr. homered to right center (412 feet).
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 2-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-1
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Play Result 2-1
Ortiz homered to right (435 feet), Pedroia scored.
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Advancing On Force 2-1
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 0-1
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Play Result 0-1
Davis homered to center (421 feet).
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 0-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 3-2
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Almonte flied out to second.
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Fly Out 3-2
Pitch 7: in play
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: ball 3
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Almonte batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Kipnis struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 6: strike 3 (swinging)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: ball 1
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: foul
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 2 (swinging)
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Play Result 3-2
Kipnis hit for Guyer.
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Kipnis batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Santana struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Santana batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Napoli walked.
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 6: ball 4
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 4: strike 2 (swinging)
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 3-2
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 3-2
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 3-2
Napoli batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 3-2
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Play Result 3-2
Lindor doubled to left.
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Double 3-2
Pitch 5: in play
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Head to Head
Injuries
Cleveland Indians
- Colin Holderman Out
- Kahlil Watson Out
- Andrew Walters Out
Boston Red Sox
- Roman Anthony Out
- Triston Casas Out
- Romy Gonzalez Out
- Eli White Out
- Justin Slaten Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCLE
Rajai DavisCF18
Jose Ramirez3B11
Francisco LindorSS12
Mike Anthony NapoliDH5
Carlos Santana1B41
Brandon GuyerLF24
Abraham AlmonteRF28
Chris GimenezC46
Michael Martinez2B13
Substitutes
Tyler NaquinPR46
Jason KipnisPH22
BOS
Dustin Pedroia2B15
Xander BogaertsSS2
David OrtizDH34
Mookie BettsRF50
Jackie Bradley Jr.CF41
Aaron Hill3B7
Travis Shaw1B23
Bryan HoladayC28
Andrew BenintendiLF23
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