Tampa Bay Rays vs
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Cleveland Guardians Expected to Dominate in Upcoming Game with Strong Pitching Performance

predictions. The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in a three game series starting on Monday. Both teams will be coming off series against other opponents, with Tampa finishing up against the Cardinals and Cleveland finishing against the Rangers. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Shane Baz will start for Tampa with a 5.22 ERA, while Tanner Bibee will start for Cleveland with a 4.62 ERA. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +122 | Guardians -135
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-170) | Guardians -1.5 (+145)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 57%.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays recently called up 22-year old shortstop Carson Williams, who had an impressive Major League debut, finishing 2-4 with a home run and three RBIs in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Rays won the game 10-6, splitting their first two games against the Cardinals. Despite being 6.5 games out of the final Wild Card spot, the team is showing promise with strong performances from players like Jake Mangum and Junior Caminero. Shane Baz, a 26-year old right hander, will be making his 26th start of the season despite some recent struggles, with a record of 8-10 and an ERA of 5.22.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are currently facing challenges in their pursuit of a playoff spot in the American League. With seven losses in their last eight games, they have slipped to third place in the AL Central, trailing the Royals who have taken over the second spot. Cleveland is now four games out of the final Wild Card position. In their recent game against the Rangers, they struggled, managing only three hits in a 10-0 loss.

Kyle Manzardo has emerged as a key player for Cleveland in just his second season in the Major Leagues, with 21 home runs and 55 RBIs while batting .233. Jose Ramirez has been the team's most productive player this season, leading in several categories including home runs, RBIs, hits, and stolen bases while batting .289 as their third baseman. Steven Kwan serves as their leadoff man, contributing 10 home runs and 40 RBIs from the top of the order.

Pitcher Tanner Bibee, a 26-year old right hander, will be making his 26th start of the season with a 9-9 record. The team has had success in his recent starts, going 4-1 overall, and he has recorded 129 strikeouts against 44 walks with an ERA of 4.62. In his last outing, Bibee allowed four runs in 5.2 innings in a loss to the Diamondbacks.

Cleveland Guardians Expected to Dominate in Upcoming Game with Strong Pitching Performance

The Cleveland Guardians are projected to secure a victory in the upcoming game, benefitting from a favorable position on the mound. Recent statistics indicate that Bibee from the Guardians has demonstrated consistent success with four wins in the last five games, whereas Baz has faced four losses during the same timeframe. Notably, Baz has struggled significantly, conceding four or more earned runs in four out of his last five starts, resulting in an elevated ERA of 5.22. Throughout August, Baz's ERA stands at 9.00, highlighting a concerning trend in his performance. Conversely, Bibee has performed reliably, leading the Guardians to victories against formidable opponents such as the Marlins, White Sox, Twins, and Royals. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support the Guardians in securing a win in this home game to commence the series.

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