CLEVELAND (AP) — José Ramírez hit a solo homer in the sixth inning,éRamí breaking Hall of Famer Larry Doby’s franchise record with his 87th career go-ahead blast and lifting the Cleveland Guardians over the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Monday night.
Ramírez’s drive off starter Jack Flaherty (0-2) hit the foul pole in right field, snapping a 1-all tie that had stood since the first. The Guardians have the second-best record in the American League at 23-12.
“Ramírez is one of the best hitters in the league and I made one mistake to him — and he took advantage,” Flaherty said. “The one pitch I pulled all the way across the plate was supposed to be in. I hated the location of it.”
Nick Sandlin (3-0) worked 1 1/3 innings for the win and Emmanuel Clase earned his 11th save, moving into a four-way tie for most in the majors. Sandlin, Clase and teammate Scott Barlow share the big league lead with 19 appearances.
California reports the first increase in groundwater supplies in 4 years
Two critical after incident on Auckland street
Russia sentences Pussy Riot activist to six years in absentia for Ukraine "war fakes"
Strictly's Katya Jones, 34, shares fears over her 'maternal clock' amid busy dance schedule
HKFP Lens: Hong Kong marks China's National Day with displays of patriotism, pyrotechnics
Food price hikes stall, thanks to lowered cost of fruit and veges
Govt opening door for more foreigner buyers to buy farm land
DR MAX PEMBERTON: We need more female doctors in the NHS... but there is a downside
Police Minister admits NZ cannot compete with Australian recruitment offer
Woman in Minnesota accused in the deaths of 2 children
Changes to flu vaccine eligibility missed opportunity to improve health equity