An Unforgettable Night in Cleveland!
Wow, what an absolute thriller of a game for us, Guardians fans!
It was a nail-biter from start to finish, and the team showed incredible heart and resilience to secure a dramatic 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers! Let's dive into this roller-coaster ride.Quick Start for the Guardians
The Guardians set the tone early in the first inning. Steven Kwan walked, and Angel Martinez was hit by a pitch, pushing Kwan over to second base. It was Johnathan Rodriguez, however, who stepped up with a crucial single, allowing both Kwan and Martinez to cross home plate. That quick 2-0 lead had Progressive Field buzzing!
The Rangers Push Back
The Rangers weren't going down without a fight, leveling the score at 2-2 in the second inning thanks to Alejandro Osuna's timely double. The drama continued into the third, with the Rangers taking a 4-2 lead as Jake Burger brought in two more runs. It wasn’t until Bo Naylor hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the third, scoring Martinez, that we closed the gap to 4-3.Going the Distance
Fast forward to the seventh inning – just when the Rangers looked comfortable, Jhonkensy Noel smacked a 394-foot bomb to center, cutting the deficit to 5-4. The excitement didn't stop there, as Brayan Rocchio’s clutch 8th inning sacrifice fly leveled the playing field at 5-5, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.A 10th Inning Comeback for the Ages
The 10th inning was edge-of-your-seat stuff! After Rowdy Tellez put the Rangers ahead 8-5 with a three-run homer, our Guardians rose to the occasion. A series of hits, including Naylor’s double and Rocchio’s colossal 380-foot three-run homer, sealed the 9-8 victory for us.
A true testament to our team's never-quit spirit! Tonight's effort showed the heart of our team. Players like Naylor and Rocchio truly stole the show. Huge thanks to everyone at Progressive Field who roared the team home! I'll be dreaming of this game all week!
Can't wait to support again in the next game. Go Guardians! 
Scoreboard for Rangers @ Guardians (September 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 2 |
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 0 |