Rays vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Joey Cantillo for Cleveland Guardians
- Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1144 (26th) |
1162 (24th) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (27th) |
.238 (22nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
530 (29th) |
623 (14th) |
| Runs |
569 (28th) |
660 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
136 (27th) |
168 (13th) |
| Walks |
466 (9th) |
434 (Tied-18th) |
| Stolen Bases |
170 (4th) |
140 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1358 (5th) |
1089 (27th) |
| Pitches |
22052 (7th) |
21017 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
3-1 |
| 9/12/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
5-2 |
| 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 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/13/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
3-1 |
| 9/12/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
5-2 |
| 9/11/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
3-2 |
| 9/10/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
9-4 |
| 9/9/24 |
@ Philadelphia Phillies |
L |
2-1 |
Rays vs Guardians predictions
Heading into the game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Tampa Bay Rays have a few key players that could make a significant impact. Drew Rasmussen, with his solid ERA of 2.79 this season, is slated to start and could be pivotal in setting the tone early for the Rays. Offensively, keep an eye on Yandy Diaz who boasts a .284 batting average, providing consistency at the plate. Brandon Lowe, another potential game-changer, brings his power with 18 home runs to the table, hoping to spark the Rays' lineup in crucial moments.
On the flip side, the Cleveland Guardians have their own set of aces ready to make a mark. Joey Cantillo, despite a challenging ERA of 5.96, will be looking to reclaim his form on the mound. Offensively, Jose Ramirez stands out with an impressive tally of 34 homers and 106 RBIs, making him a constant threat every time he steps up to bat. Steven Kwan, although dealing with some upper body soreness, carries a notable .291 batting average and could be a crucial component in setting up scoring opportunities for his team.
As the teams square off, it seems like a tight match right to the last pitch, but giving the edge to the Cleveland Guardians might not be off the mark. Their superior regular-season record and the home-field advantage at Progressive Field could play decisive roles. Their potent combination of experienced pitching and explosive batting, led by Ramirez, gives them a slight upper hand against the Rays who have shown inconsistencies on the road. Hence, my nod goes to the Guardians pulling off a win in what promises to be an enthralling encounter.
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- Steven Kwan (LF): Day-To-Day
- Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
- Carlos Carrasco (SP): 15-Day-IL
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Edwin Uceta (RP): Suspension
- Christopher Morel (3B): Day-To-Day
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Colin Poche (RP): 15-Day-IL
Rays vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Sat 6:10 PM |
| Temperature |
78° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
