Red Sox drop doubleheader opener

Tanner Houck’s tough first inning sets stage for latest 1-run Red Sox loss

Alex Cora’s 1,000th career game as Red Sox manager began with a bang, and ended with a whimper as his team lost 5-4 at the top of Saturday’s doubleheader with the Cleveland Guardians. The rotation hasn’t managed to pitch a scoreless first since last Saturday, but the series opener in Cleveland was particularly painful, because the Boston bats had jumped out to an immediate 3-0 lead on Wilyer Abreu’s three-run homer, only for Tanner Houck to give…

Red Sox drop doubleheader opener

Tanner Houck allows four runs in the first inning, and Boston loses to Cleveland in Alex Cora's 1,000th game as Red Sox manager.

Red Sox reactions: Tanner Houck (7.58 ERA) blows 3-0 lead in loss

Instant reactions from the Red Sox’ 5-4 loss to the Guardians in a first game of Saturday’s doubleheader at Progressive Field. Tanner Houck blew a 3-0 lead.

Red Sox Vs. Guardians Lineups: Boston Makes Several Changes For Game 2

The Red Sox look to snap their three-game losing streak in the second game of their doubleheader with the Cleveland Guardians. Unable to secure Alex Cora a win in his 1,000th game as manager, Boston dropped the opener 5-4 at Progressive Field. The Red Sox will make several changes to the lineup with Walker Buehler taking the mound for Boston. Carlos Narváez will be behind the plate and bat eighth after Blake Sabol backstopped the first game. Rob…