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Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros recap; Jose Ramirez hits HR No. 39, Guards lose
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CLEVELAND — Jose ramirez has a chance to put together the second ever 40/40/40 season , and his chase for that accomplishment continues Saturday night against the Houston Astros .
Ramirez could become the seventh player with a 40/40 season if he can hit two more home runs within the Guardians' final two games. If he also hits two doubles, he'll join Alfonso Soriano (2006) as the only players with at least 40 homers, 40 steals and 40 doubles in a single year.
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In Friday night's loss to the Astros , Ramirez hit two balls to the warning track that went for loud outs.
Check back here for live score updates, analysis and highlights from Saturday's game.
Astros beat Guardians
The Guardians dropped Saturday's game to the Astros, 4-3, heading into Sunday's regular season finale.
Jose Ramirez has 39 home runs and 39 doubles.
Sep 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Will Brennan (17) celebrates after hitting a double during the third inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Jose Ramirez thrown out in run-down
With Ramirez on third as the tying run, Lane Thomas hit a ground ball up the middle. Ramirez took off, but Ryan Pressly snagged it on the mound, and Ramirez was eventually tagged out for the second out of the inning. Thomas ended up on second base.
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Andres Gimenez then grounded out to end the inning.
Jose Ramirez hits double No. 39; Astros lead Guardians
In the bottom of the eighth, with the rain falling a bit harder and Ryan Pressly on the mound, Ramirez hit a double into the right-center gap, his 39th double of the season.
He's now one home run and one double shy of 40 in each category. He's also now the potential tying run on second base with nobody out.
Ramirez had an eventful at-bat before that, fouling a ball off his shin and then accidentally throwing his bat as it slipped out of his hands.
Sep 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Houston Astros.
Jose Ramirez 40/40 chase update
Jose Ramirez gave one a ride, but his third inning at-bat ended with a sacrifice fly to left field, scoring a run but leaving his home run total at 39. His chase for 40/40 continues. He should have 2-3 more at-bats tonight.
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It's 4-3 Astros.
Sep 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Ben Lively (39) looks away as pitching coach Carl Willis (51) walks to the mound during the second inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Ben lively struggles, Astros tack on 3-run second inning
Ben Lively is really struggling to find the strike zone, and his defense hasn't helped him, either.
With two runners already on, Lively was called for an auto-ball on a 3-0 count, which loaded the bases. He then walked Jon Singleton to score a run.
With two outs, Zach Dezenzo — who had an RBI single in the first — hit a routine ground ball to shortstop Brayan Rocchio , but his throw to first base was well short, and Kyle Manzardo couldn't scoop it at first, allowing two more runs to score, giving the Astros a 4-2 lead.
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Lively is at 58 pitches after only two innings.
Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez rounds the bases after hitting a first-inning home run against the Astros, Sept. 28, 2024, in Cleveland.
Jose Ramirez hits home run No. 39 against Justin Verlander
Jose Ramirez is now one home run shy of a 40-40 season.
In the bottom of the first inning, facing Justin Verlander, Ramirez drilled a two-run shot over the wall in right field for home run No. 39 for his season. He just needs one more, and if he adds two doubles, he'd have a 40-40-40 season.
Sep 28, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Astros take early lead against Guardians
The Astros took a 1-0 lead in the first inning against Ben Lively, but it was nearly a much more crooked number.
Already with a run home, the Astros loaded the bases with two outs and Mauricio Dubon up to bat. Dubon drilled a ball down the right-field that sailed just a few feet foul, as he just barely missed a grand slam. He then hit a flyout to right field, ending the inning with only one run on the board.
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Below is some pregame information.
Sep 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Guardians clinch spot in 2024 playoffs, AL Central
The Guardians clinched their spot in the playoffs Thursday and then secured the American League Central crown over the weekend in St. Louis .
It's the first calendar year since 1995 in which all three major Cleveland sports teams will play a playoff game.
Emmanuel Clase Cy Young case, odds
Guardians teammates have begun to lobby for Emmanuel Clase to be considered for the American League Cy Young Award, which hasn't gone to a reliever since 2003.
Lane Thomas heating up with Guardians
With his dad's help as a former race car driver, Lane Thomas is finding his way with the Guardians . Thomas also spoke with the Beacon Journal about his renewed approach on attacking fastballs , which unlocked his sizzling September.
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Sam Hentges to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
Sam Hentges' 2024 season is finished, and his entire 2025 season is also in jeopardy .
Jose Ramirez has 30/30 season in 2024
Jose Ramirez became the first Cleveland hitter in franchise history with multiple 30/30 seasons.
Jhonkensy Noel 's renewed approach on putting the ball in play has led to breakout 2024 season
Jhonkensy Noel knows he has the power. It took a new focus on contact and mobility to lead to his great rookie season thus far.
Guardians name CC Sabathia to team Hall-of-Fame
CC Sabathia is now in the Guardians' Hall-of-Fame, and he offered a two-part message to Cleveland fans .
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Guardians No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana meets Jose Ramirez, wants to grow the game in Australia
It all finally sank in for Travis Bazzana , the top overall draft pick in the draft, when he stepped onto the field at Progressive Field and met Jose Ramirez and others.
Cleveland Guardians 2025 schedule
Major League Baseball released the 2025 schedules .
2024 National Sports Card Convention comes to Cleveland
The National Sports Card Convention was in Cleveland recently. We broke down how we'd spend $100 , ranked the most mind-blowing items we could find and listed the top collectibles for under $50 .
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How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians game today?
Today's game will be televised on Bally Sports. It'll be broadcast on the radio by WTAM (1100-AM) and WMMS (100.7-FM).
Guardians schedule
The Guardians wrap up their 2024 regular season this week at Progressive Field. They'll play the Reds Tuesday and Wednesday before welcoming the Houston Astros for a weekend series.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Guardians score today vs. Houston Astros
