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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt sends clear Cade Smith message after another clutch save vs. Red Sox
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The Cleveland Guardians ' pitching factory continues to produce elite talent. Cade Smith is the latest star reliever to emerge in Cleveland . In all reality, Smith has impressed ever since making his big league debut with Cleveland in 2024. However, 2026 is his first full season as the Guardians' closer, and he is making the most of the opportunity.
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Smith earned his league leading 20th save in Cleveland's 4-3 win against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night at Progressive Field. He surrendered a leadoff base-hit but bounced back with three strikeouts to close the game for the Guardians. After the contest, manager Stephen Vogt addressed Smith's success, via Mason Horodyski.
"Cade has really taken to this new role," Vogt said. "It's an adjustment for anybody… It's been pretty fun to watch him the last month or so…. We really love the one-run game. That's something we need to get better with. It's great, love that Cade's got 20 saves, I hope he ends up with as many as possible. But we need to be better, we need to extend leads."
Vogt understandably wants to see Cleveland win games by more than one or two runs. Nevertheless, he surely feels confident with a closer like Smith who he can trust in the 9th inning.
The Guardians are playing well overall this season. Cleveland is 34-25 and in first place in the American League Central standings. On Saturday, the ball club will host the Red Sox once again. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM EST at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
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