A chill in the air? A flutter in your heart? It’s October baseball in September for the Guardians - Terry Pluto

Key Points:

• The Cleveland Guardians secured a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, maintaining a one-game lead over the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central division with five games remaining in the regular season.
• Despite leaving 15 runners on base and making some aggressive but risky baserunning decisions, the Guardians managed to capitalize late in the game, with Nathaniel Lowe driving in the winning run in the ninth inning.
• Pitcher Parker Messick delivered a strong performance, allowing only one run over five innings and continuing his case for American League Rookie of the Year with a 12-9 record and 2.55 ERA.
• Reliever Cade Smith secured his 40th save of the season by pitching a scoreless ninth inning, extending his recent streak of 13⅓ scoreless innings and 22 strikeouts over 11 games.
• The Guardians’ recent acquisitions, including Lowe and Jo Adell, have contributed significantly to the team’s success, helping the young roster compete closely with the White Sox for the division lead.