Jose Rameriz! The Cleveland Guardians get a big win over the Boston Red Sox as Jose Rameriz hits three big homers! Rameriz connected for a solo blast in the first inning of Thursday night’s game. Then a two-run shot in third for his 200th career HR! J-Ram came up to bat again in the 6th inning and hit another solo shot to make it three HRs in three at-bats.
Ramirez On Fire!
Jose came up a second time in the 6th looking for a rare four Hr game but stuck out looking. The four-time all-star third basemen had another shot in the 8th inning but grounded out to third. “My last two at-bats I was swinging away,” Ramírez admitted, According to ESPN.com. This was Jose Rameriz’s first career three-home run game. It was also the seventh time in his career he has hit a homer from both sides of the plate in a game.
“Everyone in [the clubhouse] would say the same thing, he’s the best player in the game,” said Cleveland starter Aaron Civale (2-1), who had his second straight solid start. “He plays the game the best way every single night. “He might not be on paper the most talented. He might not be considered the best. But when he plays the game the way he plays it, he’s the best in the game.”
Jose also showed his defensive capabilities in the 6th inning with an amazing backhand and off-balance throw for a big out. This was a big win for the Cleveland Guardians as their bats have been sleeping all season. Now they are moving on to face the defending champs in what could be a big moment shift for Cleveland. With Jose Rameriz getting hot this would be the perfect time for Cleveland to go on a winning streak to take first place from Minnesota.
Keep It Going!
This is the type of baseball the Cleveland Guardians want to play. This is what got them so far last year. It is what allowed them to take the Yankees five games in the ALDS. Thursday’s game is what people have come to expect from this club and needs to be something they build off of. It will be very interesting to see who Cleveland rides this big win in their upcoming series. These will be the toughest games yet for this young ball club. Do the Cleveland Guardians have what it takes or will they fall apart once again?
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