CLEVELAND — Cameron Cauley won’t ever forget his first major league hit.
The Texas Rangers second baseman laced a ball down the right-field line and flew into third on a hustle triple when Kahlil Watson slipped in the seventh. He came around to score the game-winning run on single by Nicky Lopez and the Texas beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on June 29.
Lopez scored later in the inning and Texas (43-42) opened their three-game set the right way against the Guardians (44-41). Jordan Foscue led the way for the Rangers. He went 2-for-5 with two RBIs with two doubles.
The Guardians took a brief lead in the fifth when Gabriel Arias sent the first pitch of the frame 429 feet to tie it up. Just a few batters later, a double by Chase DeLauter made it 2-1. The Rangers tied it up on an RBI single by Jake Burger a half inning later. Parker Messick (7-5, 2.85) went 6⅔ innings of eight-hit ball. He gave up four runs, all earned and struck out five.
Here’s how the game unfolded through our live updates.
Rangers add two insurance runs in the ninth inning
Left-hander Erik Sabrowski on to pitch. Alejandro Osuna singled to right. Cameron Cauley walked on four pitches. Nicky Lopez struck out swinging. Evan Carter singled to left. Steven Kwan threw Osuna out at the plate 7-2. Justin Foscue doubled to left. Cauley, Carter scored. Right-hander Matt Festa came on to pitch. Josh Jung struck out looking. Rangers 6, Guardians 3 B9
Rangers take one-run lead into the ninth inning
Left-hander Jacob Latz comes on to pitch. Daniel Schneemann flew out to left. Steven Kwan bunted out to the catcher. Gabrial Arias grounded out to short. Rangers 4, Guardians 3 T9
Rangers go down in order in the eighth
Colin Holderman pitching. Ezequiel Duran struck out swinging. Jake Burger struck out looking. Kyle Higashioka grounded out to second. Rangers 4, Guardians 3 B8
Guardians eke out a run to close deficit in the seventh
Travis Bazzana struck out swinging. Brayan Rocchio singled to right. Rocchio stole second on the second pitch (14). Chase DeLauter singled sharply to right. Rocchio to third. Kyle Manzardo pinch hit for Rhys Hoskins. Rocchio scored on a wild pitch. Rocchio flew out to left. Kahlil Watson grounded out to first. Rangers 4, Guardians 3 T8
Rangers scored twice in the seventh inning
Alejandro Osuna grounded out to shortstop. Cameron Cauley tripled to right for his first career hit. Nicky Lopez singled to center. Cauley scored. Evan Carter struck out. Justin Foscue doubled to left. Lopez scored. Parker Messick exited. Josh Jung struck out swinging. Messick went 6⅔ innings of eight-hit ball. He gave up four runs, all earned and struck out five. Rangers 4, Guardians 2 B7
Guardians leave runners on first and second in the sixth
Kahlil Watson singled to center. Left-hander Robby Ahlstrom replaced Chris Paddack on the mound. Daniel Schneemann hits into a fielder’s choice. Watson out at second. Schneeman goes to second on a wild pitch. Steven Kwan flew out to left. Gabrial Arias was intentionally walked. Austin Hedges grounded out to third. Guardians 2, Rangers 2 T7
Rangers tie it back up in the sixth inning
Evan Carter singled to right. Justin Foscue fouled out to first. Josh Jung singled to right. Carter to second. Ezequiel Duran struck out swinging. Jake Burger singled to center. Carter scored. Jung to htird. Kyle Higashioka popped up to third behind the mound. Guardians 2, Rangers 2 B6
Guardians go big in the fifth inning to take the lead
Gabriel sends the first pitch to the seats in left center. His third home run of the season went 429 feet with an exit velocity of 107.5 mph. Austin Hedges singled off the wall in left. Travis Bazzana grounded out to second. Hedges to second. Brayan Rocchio flew out to left. Chase DeLauter doubled to left. Hedges scored. Rhys Hoskins struck out swinging. Guardians 2, Rangers 1 T6
Rangers down in order to start the fifth inning
Alejandro Osuna flew out to short. Cameron Cauley grounded out to short. Nicky Lopez grounded out to second. Rangers 1, Guardians 0 B5
Guardians leave runners on first and second in the fourth
Rhys Hoskins singled to center. Kahlil Watson reached on an fielder’s choice error to second. David Fry bunted into a pop out to the catcher. Stephen Kwan grounded into a double play to the pitcher. Rangers 1, Guardians 0 T5
Rangers score first lead in the fourth inning
Josh Jung doubled to left. Ezequiel Duran grounded out to second. Jung to third. Jake Burger grounded out to third. Jung scored. Kyle Higashioka fouled out to first. Rangers 1, Guardians 0 B4
Guardians down in order in the third inning
Travis Bazzana flew out to center. Brayan Rocchio flew out to right. Chase DeLauter flew out to left. This is a very low count pitch game for both clubs. Guardians 0, Rangers 0 T4
Rangers leave runner on third in the third inning
Cameron Cauley fouled out to first. Nicky Lopez singled to left. Evan Carter hit a sacrifice bunt to the pitcher. Cauley to second. Messick balked Cauley to third. Justin Foscue struck out swinging. Guardians 0, Rangers 0 B3
Guardians leave two on in the second inning
Chris Paddack comes in to pitch for Tyler Alexander. Kahlil Watson grounded out to short. David Fry singled to left. Steven Kwan singled up the chute to center. Gabriel Arias popped out to second. Austin Hedges grounded out to third. Guardians 0, Rangers 0 T3
Parker Messick makes quick work of Rangers in the second
Jake Burger struck out looking. Kyle Higashioka popped out to short. Alejandro Osuna struck out looking. Guardians 0, Rangers 0 B2
Guardians strand a runner in the first inning
Travis Bazzana grounded out to first. Brayan Rocchio singled to right. Chase DeLauter struck out swinging. Rhys Hoskins struck out swinging. Guardians 0, Rangers 0 T2
Rangers go down in order in the first inning
Justin Foscue grounded out to second. Josh Jung grounded out to short. Ezequiel Duran grounded out to short. Guardians 0, Rangers 0 B1
When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.
Where to watch the Guardians game today?
The Guardians-Rangers game is on ESPN.
Guardians lineup today vs. Rangers
Rangers lineup today vs. Guardians
Guardians vs. Texas Rangers starting pitchers
Left-handed pitcher Parker Messick (7-4, 2.67 ERA) will take the mound for the Guardians and the Rangers will counter with left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander (1-1, 2.62).
American League Central Division standings
Guardians vs Rangers pitching probables
The Guardians continue a three-game series with the Rangers on Tuesday, June 30. Here are the pitching probables:
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