Rays vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Ben Lively for Cleveland Guardians
- Taj Bradley for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1150 (27th) |
1170 (25th) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (27th) |
.238 (22nd) |
| Runs Batted In |
531 (29th) |
629 (15th) |
| Runs |
570 (28th) |
666 (Tied-14th) |
| Home Runs |
136 (27th) |
170 (13th) |
| Walks |
468 (9th) |
436 (20th) |
| Stolen Bases |
171 (4th) |
141 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1370 (5th) |
1095 (27th) |
| Pitches |
22192 (7th) |
21125 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
vs Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
6-1 |
| 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 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/14/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
L |
6-1 |
| 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 |
Rays vs Guardians predictions
As the Tampa Bay Rays gear up to face the Cleveland Guardians, all eyes will be on a few key players who are expected to make significant impacts. For the Rays, Yandy Diaz, known for his steady batting average of .283 this season, is anticipated to continue his excellent form at the plate. Brandon Lowe, with 18 home runs under his belt, could provide the necessary firepower. Additionally, the pitching responsibilities rest on the young shoulders of Taj Bradley. With an ERA of 4.40 and 137 strikeouts this season, Bradley's performance on the mound will be crucial for the Rays to secure a win in this matchup.
Shifting focus to the Cleveland Guardians, Jose Ramirez stands out as a pivotal player. His impressive tally of 35 home runs and 107 RBIs leads the team, making him the backbone of the Guardians' offensive strategy. Steven Kwan, despite battling some upper body soreness, brings a solid .291 batting average to the table, ensuring consistency at the top of the lineup. On the mound, Ben Lively, with an ERA of 4.01 and 110 strikeouts, is expected to counter the Rays' hitters effectively, aiming to harness his season's achievements to control the game's tempo.
Given the statistics and the momentum from both sides, the game promises to be tightly contested. While the Rays have demonstrated resilience and strategic depth, the Guardians hold a slight edge at home with a robust record of 44-27 at Progressive Field. Coupling this advantage with the critical roles anticipated by Ramirez and Lively, the Guardians might just have what it takes to clinch the victory in this face-off, tipping the scales in their favor in what's expected to be a thrilling conclusion to their series.
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
- Christopher Morel (3B): Day-To-Day
- 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 |
Sun 1:40 PM |
| Temperature |
81° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
