Rays vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Gavin Williams for Cleveland Guardians
- Ryan Pepiot for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1126 (26th) |
1153 (24th) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (27th) |
.239 (21st) |
| Runs Batted In |
522 (29th) |
620 (14th) |
| Runs |
561 (28th) |
657 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
133 (Tied-27th) |
168 (13th) |
| Walks |
462 (9th) |
429 (19th) |
| Stolen Bases |
168 (4th) |
139 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1340 (Tied-5th) |
1071 (27th) |
| Pitches |
21792 (9th) |
20750 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
6-4 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
5-0 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Chicago White Sox |
W |
5-3 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
4-0 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
7-2 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
9-4 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
2-0 |
| 9/7/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
7-1 |
Rays vs Guardians predictions
As the Tampa Bay Rays look to snap their three-game road losing streak against the Cleveland Guardians, key players like Ryan Pepiot and Jose Siri could be the ones to watch. Pepiot, with his commendable season stats including a 3.66 ERA and 118 strikeouts, might be just what the Rays need to keep the Guardians' hitters in check. Moreover, Jose Siri, who's notched 17 home runs so far, seems ready to add some serious impact at the plate. These players showing up in top form could significantly shift the dynamics in favor of the Rays.
On the flip side, the Cleveland Guardians have their own set of aces like José Ramírez and Gavin Williams ready to make a mark. Ramírez, with a stellar 34 homers and an impressive 106 RBIs, is the kind of player who could turn the game on its head with just a couple of swings. Meanwhile, Gavin Williams, despite a higher ERA of 5.25 this season, will be eager to prove his mettle and lower those numbers starting with this game. His performance on the mound will be crucial for the Guardians' defense strategy.
Considering the stats and potential high-impact players from both sides, this matchup is shaping up to be a nail-biter. However, with the recent performance and the home advantage lean towards the Cleveland Guardians as the likely victors. Their slightly better overall team stats and strong home record might just give them the edge they need to overcome the Rays' challenge. But, as always in baseball, it's any given team's game on any given day! So, who's your pick for the win?
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Cobb (SP): Day-To-Day
- Carlos Carrasco (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
- Ben Lively (SP): Day-To-Day
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Edwin Uceta (RP): Suspension
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Colin Poche (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jeffrey Springs (SP): 15-Day-IL
Rays vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Thu 7:15 PM |
| TV |
FOX |
| Temperature |
70° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
