Rays vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Tanner Bibee for Cleveland Guardians
- Zack Littell for Tampa Bay Rays
Rays vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Rays |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1136 (26th) |
1158 (24th) |
| Batting Average |
.231 (27th) |
.238 (21st) |
| Runs Batted In |
527 (29th) |
622 (14th) |
| Runs |
566 (28th) |
659 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
134 (27th) |
168 (13th) |
| Walks |
466 (8th) |
433 (18th) |
| Stolen Bases |
170 (4th) |
140 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1347 (6th) |
1080 (27th) |
| Pitches |
21928 (7th) |
20882 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 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 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
4-0 |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 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 |
| 9/8/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
2-0 |
Rays vs Guardians predictions
As the Tampa Bay Rays gear up for their next game against the Cleveland Guardians, keep an eye on a few key players who are poised to make a significant impact. Yandy Diaz, consistently leading with a .284 batting average, is expected to continue his strong performance at the plate. On the pitching side, Zack Littell, with an ERA of 3.89 and a decent WHIP of 1.33, is predicted to put up a tough fight, holding down the Guardians' hitters as much as he can. Meanwhile, Brandon Lowe, who's knocked 18 homers this season, might just be the slugger the Rays need to tip the scales in their favor.
On the flip side, the Cleveland Guardians have their own set of aces poised to shine. Jose Ramirez, with an impressive tally of 34 home runs and 106 RBIs, definitely has the power to alter the game's dynamics with just a swing. Also, keep an eye on Steven Kwan, who’s not only leading his team with a .291 batting average but also shows tremendous on-base skills, which could be crucial in getting those needed runs. Tanner Bibee, with his sharp 3.56 ERA and a commendable strikeout rate, is anticipated to counter the Rays' lineup effectively, potentially stifling some of their key hitters.
Considering the strength on display from both teams, this matchup is expected to be tightly contested. However, the Cleveland Guardians appear to have a slight edge, especially with their current form and home field advantage at Progressive Field. The Guardians’ pitching, particularly with Bibee on the mound, along with their robust offensive capabilities led by Ramirez, might just be enough to clinch a win against the Rays in this face-off. Let’s see if the Rays can surprise us, but my money would be on Cleveland to take this one. What’s your take on this matchup?
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- Carlos Carrasco (SP): 15-Day-IL
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
- Ben Lively (SP): Day-To-Day
- Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
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 |
Fri 7:10 PM |
| Temperature |
76° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
