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Another Loss as Naylor homers in 9th sending Guardians past stumbling Red Sox

By Associated Press

Going, Going... Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor watches his solo home run, which broke a 6-6 tie, during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) (Charles Krupa/AP)

By Associated Press

Boston — Josh Naylor hit a solo home run in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians took advantage of three errors by Boston first baseman Franchy Cordero to beat the Red Sox 7-6.

Bobby Dalbec hit two homers and drove in five runs for the Red Sox, who have lost seven of eight and 15 of 19.

Naylor connected for his 14th homer with one out off Tanner Houck.

Enyel De Los Santos pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win.

Emmanuel Clase worked a scoreless ninth for this 21st save.

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