Guardians Defeat Rangers 4-2 in AL Central Matchup

The Cleveland Guardians secured a 4-2 victory over the Texas Rangers, led by rookie Jhonkensy Noel, who hit his 12th home run in a strong performance. Matthew Boyd earned his first win in over a year, pitching six effective innings and allowing just one run. The Guardians, maintaining their lead in the AL Central, showcased solid play, with José Ramírez contributing a sacrifice fly and stealing two bases. Emmanuel Clase achieved his AL-high 38th save, marking his 25th consecutive conversion. This win improves the Guardians' record to 2-1 in their ongoing 10-game homestand and extends their series win streak against the Rangers since 2016. Meanwhile, Texas's Jacob deGrom continues his rehab process as he recovers from elbow surgery.