The Cleveland Guardians knocked starter Jon Gray out of the game in the third and outhit the Texas Rangers 15-9.
After the Rangers scored in the top of the first, the Guardians answered with a run in the bottom of the inning and added runs in four of the next five innings to build a 10-run lead by the sixth. Cleveland had four homers and outhit Texas 15-7.
Cleveland booted Rangers starter Jon Gray after a three-run and second and a three-run home run in the fourth helped build the Guardians' 8-1 lead by the end of the third. This was Gray's first start sinceMulti-Hit Night For Wyatt Langford Jul 2, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Wyatt Langford advances to third base after a double during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sportswas 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored. It's Langford's 23rd multi-hit game and sixth game with three or more hits in 2024.
Jon Gray failed to retire a batter in the third inning and Jhonkensy Noel's three-run homer knocked him from the game. It's Gray's shortest start of the season. He was charged with seven runs on six hits and two walks with one strikeout.Aug 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Cody Bradford in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field.
Left-hander Cody Bradford faces left-hander Matthew Boyd in the series finale at 12:40 p.m. Sunday.Stefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news. His beats have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas Christian University football.
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