News and Notes - Guardians Sweep White Sox

Matthew Boyd took the mound for the Cleveland Guardians in Wednesday’s day game versus the Chicago White Sox, the last in a 9-game road trip. After facing two daunting opponents like the Royals and Dodgers, this series felt like the team took off the ankle weights. Boyd started strong, allowing a single in the 1st but striking out three batters and hitting a batter and allowing a walk in the 2nd but striking out two batters. In the first inning, Boyd was a foul tip away from an immaculate inning.

The third inning should be rewatched top to bottom with the benny hill music playing in the background, because it was just silly. In the bottom of the 3rd, Boyd allowed two singles and a rare…