Parker Messick has been one of Cleveland's best stories this season, and his start at Fenway could be his most important yet

Guardians rookie Parker Messick will start a crucial game at Fenway Park with Cleveland’s division lead at stake. The team is currently balancing the need for immediate victories with long-term pitching health for the postseason.
The Guardians rookie left-hander takes the mound at Fenway Park with a division lead on the line, and Cleveland's pitching staff is walking a fine line between winning now and staying healthy for October.
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