ARKON, Ohio -- Another step closer back to The Show for Matthew Boyd. In Friday’s game against the Bowie Baysox at Canal Park, Boyd made his third rehab start and second with the Akron RubberDucks, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians . More Guardians coverage No.
1 pick Travis Bazzana makes his pro debut Friday night After missing on Randy Arozarena, the search continues: Guardians takeaways Guardians, Philadelphia Phillies starting lineups for July 26, 2024: Game 103 The left-hander is recovering from Tommy John surgery after sustaining a partial sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament during the 2023 season as part of the Detroit Tigers. He signed a one-year big-league contract with the Guardians on June 29. Boyd got through two innings with little turbulence, but the Baysox began the third with some noise.
After a leadoff walk, Boyd allowed a standup double to set up two runners in scoring position with nobody out. Just clearing the bases! @CJK_3121 doubles home three to stretch the lead! BOT 2: Akron 4 | Bowie 0 pic.twitter.
com/d8m7uJFG8T But Boyd, supported by the four runs the RubberDucks added in the bottom of the second behind a three-run double from C.J. Kayfus, looked unfazed.
Boyd handled the next three batters with ease — two strikeouts and a popout to second. Boyd retired the side in order in his final two innings of work to set himself up for his first win in the Minors since August 2022. He finished Friday’s outing after five scoreless innin.
