Guardians pitcher Zach Plesac throws ball out of Fenway Park during 3-1 loss to Red Sox

BOSTON — Guardians pitcher Zach Plesac threw the ball completely out of Fenway Park as the grounds crew began to bring out the tarp, and the Boston Red Sox ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-1 win Monday night.

Alex Verdugo hit a tiebreaking double and the Red Sox's bullpen worked 3⅓ scoreless innings.

José Ramírez drove in the Guardians' run with an infield hit. It was the third consecutive loss for the Guardians.

Yolmer Sánchez hit an RBI single in the third to put the Red Sox ahead 1-0. Home plate umpire and crew chief Dan Iassogna then called for the grounds crew to roll out the tarp and Plesac fired the ball from near the mound over the third-base roof and out of the ballpark.

The game was delayed 38 minutes by rain.

Wearing their “city connect” yellow-and-powder blue uniforms, the Red Sox broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the sixth, chasing Plesac (2-8).

Verdugo doubled off the Green Monster and Rob Refsnyder raced home when the ball bounced over left fielder Steven Kwan back toward the infield as he fell to the ground trying to play the carom. Christian Vázquez added a bloop RBI single off reliever Trevor Stephan.

John Schreiber (3-1) got Myles Straw to ground out with two runners on to end the sixth before pitching the seventh. Garrett Whitlock got six outs for his second save.

Making his first start since July 15 because of the All-Star break, Plesac was charged with three runs in five-plus innings, allowing only three hits.

Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta gave up seven singles and one run in 5⅔ innings.

Celebrating David Ortiz

The Red Sox will honor David Ortiz with a ceremony before Tuesday’s game, two days after his enshrinement in the Hall of Fame.

Guardians manager Terry Francona, who managed the Red Sox from 2004-11, shared his thoughts on what made Ortiz special.

“You know what, the biggest thing from my side of it, I knew David before he was Big Papi. I don’t think I ever referred to him as Big Papi. It was always David,” he said. “You guys have been around him and you’ve seen when somebody comes into a room, he can light that room up with that smile, his personality. Some guys come to Boston and kind of shrink, he kind of brought his personality out.”

Josh Naylor wears winter clothes during Fenway Park warmup

Despite hot, muggy conditions with a “real feel” of 93 degrees, Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor took grounders and BP wearing a winter hat with long sleeve sweatshirt.

When asked about it, he said: “I can’t wear a hat without washing my hair first. I’m serious.” He has flowing locks that come out under his baseball cap.

Cleveland Guardians, Boston Red Sox injury report

Guardians: Outfielder Oscar Gonzalez (10-day injured list, right intercostal strain) is slated to start a rehab assignment with the Double-A RubberDucks on Tuesday.

Red Sox: Designated hitter J.D. Martinez missed his fourth consecutive game with back spasms. … Right-hander Michael Wacha (IL, right shoulder inflammation) faced hitters. He said after that he’s scheduled to do it again Saturday before going on a rehab assignment. … Trevor Story (IL, bruised right hand) took BP before the game.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Zach Plesac throws ball out of Fenway Park; Red Sox beat Guardians