The Cleveland Guardians take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series on Friday 12:07 PM ET at Progressive Field.
The Guardians are favored (-125 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Rays (+105). The Guardians will start Shane Bieber (13-8) against the Rays and Shane McClanahan (12-8).
The Guardians were vicotrious 9-2 over the Royals Friday in their last game. Aaron Civale was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out nine, while Jose Ramirez finished 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Rays suffered a 6-3 loss to the Red Sox Friday. Ji-Man Choi (3-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Josh Fleming got the loss on the mound after going 4 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits while striking out four.