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Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Boston Red Sox visit the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET, at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. TV: MLB.TV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Cleveland Guardians vs Boston Red Sox.

MLBSaturday, May 8, 2027
Boston Red Sox logoBoston Red Sox
12:00 AM ETMay 8, 2027
Cleveland Guardians logoCleveland Guardians
DateMay 8, 2027
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVMLB.TV

Team comparison

Boston Red SoxCleveland Guardians
Runs per game
1.0
3.4
Runs allowed per game
9.0
3.3
87-75Record85-77
3rd in AL EastStanding1st in AL Cent
0-2Road record / home record2-4-1
LLLast 5LLLTW
L2StreakL3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Boston Red Sox
Roman Anthony LF · Hand - Strain
Out
Triston Casas 1B · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Romy Gonzalez DH · Elbow
Out
Eli White CF · Foot - Surgery
Out
Justin Slaten RP · Elbow - Inflammation
Out
Cleveland Guardians
Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery
Out
Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Recent form

Boston Red SoxLL
Sep 30, 2026 · at New York YankeesL 2-9
Sep 29, 2026 · at New York YankeesL 0-9
Cleveland GuardiansLLLTW
Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0
Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2

Season series

Series starts 4/16
May 9, 2027BOS 0, CLE 0
May 8, 2027BOS 0, CLE 0
May 7, 2027BOS 0, CLE 0
Apr 19, 2027CLE 0, BOS 0

Team pages

Boston Red Sox
Schedule, roster and statsCleveland Guardians
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians?

The game is on Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

How can I watch Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians?

TV: MLB.TV.

Who is injured for Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians?

Listed out or doubtful: Boston Red Sox: Roman Anthony, Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez, Eli White. Cleveland Guardians: Colin Holderman, Kahlil Watson, Andrew Walters. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Boston Red Sox vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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