On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Cleveland Guardians (50-48) visiting the Tampa Bay Rays (53-46) at 7:10 PM ET.
The Rays are projected as a close favorite (-111 moneyline odds to win) against the Guardians (-108). The Tampa Bay Rays will hand the ball to Jeffrey Springs (3-2, 2.50 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Guardians will turn to Shane Bieber (4-6, 3.63 ERA).
The Rays lost 3-0 to the Orioles yesterday, with Ryan Yarbrough (six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out eight) on the line for the loss. Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 to lead the Rays offensively in the defeat.
The Guardians lost to the Red Sox yesterday, with Triston McKenzie getting the loss while throwing seven innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out six. Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Guardians’ offense.