Guardians vs Rays starting pitchers
Guardians vs Rays statistics
| Stat |
Guardians |
Rays |
| Hits |
743 (18th) |
723 (20th) |
| Batting Average |
.246 (13th) |
.235 (21st) |
| Runs Batted In |
419 (Tied-11th) |
341 (28th) |
| Runs |
449 (8th) |
365 (26th) |
| Home Runs |
106 (Tied-9th) |
83 (27th) |
| Walks |
281 (17th) |
300 (Tied-9th) |
| Stolen Bases |
77 (Tied-9th) |
91 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
667 (27th) |
828 (8th) |
| Pitches |
13039 (27th) |
13908 (5th) |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/11/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
5-4 |
| 7/10/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
L |
2-1 |
| 7/9/24 |
vs New York Yankees |
W |
5-3 |
| 7/7/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
13-2 |
| 7/6/24 |
@ Texas Rangers |
L |
4-3 |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/11/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
L |
10-1 |
| 7/10/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
L |
5-4 |
| 7/9/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
W |
9-8 F/10 |
| 7/8/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
L |
1-0 |
| 7/7/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
5-4 |
Guardians vs Rays predictions
Alright, diving into the Cleveland Guardians' lineup, there are a few players who really stand out and could make a big impact in the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Rays. One spotlight is definitely on Jose Ramirez. Playing third base, Ramirez has demonstrated remarkable power and consistency at the plate. With a batting average that's been floating near the top of the charts and a solid number of RBIs, he's the kind of player who could really shift the dynamics for the Guardians. Meanwhile, Steven Kwan, who’s been great on base, seems poised to capitalize on any slip-ups by the Rays’ pitchers. His ability to snag those crucial bases could really rack up the scores.
Now, looking over at the Tampa Bay Rays, Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes are two hitters everyone's watching. Arozarena has been sharp, continually getting on base and making those around him better. With his kind of speed and strength, an impactful inning isn’t just possible, it’s expected. Then there’s Paredes who’s shown some real power this season. His slugging percentage and knack for driving in crucial runs can definitely put the Rays in a position to win. With Taj Bradley on the mound, bringing in an impressive array of strikeouts and an ERA that keeps him competitive, the Rays have a solid chance to shut down some of the Guardians’ momentum.
So, who's going to clinch the win? With the Rays playing on their home turf at Tropicana Field, they might just have the edge. Their combination of tactical hitting and Bradley’s adept pitching could counter the Guardians’ offense. The game's likely to be tight, but the Rays seem to have a slight upper hand, especially with their strategic base-running and lower ERA from Bradley providing a solid foundation. It should be one heck of a matchup, but Tampa Bay might just have what it takes to outlast Cleveland in this encounter.
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Guardians vs Rays game info
| Venue |
Tropicana Field |
| Location |
St. Petersburg, Florida |
| First pitch |
Fri 6:50 PM |
| Temperature |
84° |
| Chance of Rain |
60% |
