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Tanner Bibee Sets Franchise Record For Longest Season-Opening Win Drought
- Boston rallied for five runs in the seventh to turn a 4-2 game into a 9-4 win over Cleveland.
- Tanner Bibee left with a lead after five innings but did not earn a win, tying a franchise record for opening day starters with at least 10 starts without a win before June.
- Bibee allowed three runs and six hits with five strikeouts in five innings, including a leadoff homer to Jarren Duran.
- Austin Hedges attributed some of the struggles to the team’s performance behind the plate and in reviewing calls.
- The Guardians still have multiple quality starts this season, with Bibee posting improvements in his changeup according to Manager Stephen Vogt.
- Bibee has a 0-7 record and 4.57 ERA, marking a challenging start to the season for Cleveland’s Opening Day pitcher.
- Jose Ramirez drove in runs with an RBI double and contributed to the Guardians' fifth-inning rally before Boston pulled away.
- Cleveland’s bullpen surrendered late runs, undermining an otherwise competitive start by Bibee.
- Boston’s offense built momentum with multiple timely hits in the seventh inning to seize control.
- The game was the latest example of Cleveland facing performance issues despite strong individual efforts.
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