Scheduled for September 15, 2024, a compelling matchup will take place between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, starting at 1:40 pm under clear skies.
Taj Bradley will be on the mound for the Rays, entering the game with a 4.402 ERA. Facing him will be Ben Lively from the Guardians, who holds an ERA of 4.007.
In the 2024 standings within the AL East Division, the Rays are 10th with a record of 73-76, yielding a winning percentage of .490. They find themselves 4th in the division with a 19-24 record against division opponents. Their recent performance includes 4 wins in their last 10 games with a current losing streak of one game. Overall, they have a 37-38 record at home and a similar 36-38 record on the road. The Rays have won 31 day games against 42 wins in night games, scoring a total of 570 runs while conceding 632.
Conversely, the Guardians hold the second position in the AL Central Division with a solid 85-64 record, translating to a .570 winning percentage. They top their division with a record of 27-21 against divisional rivals. The team is on a winning streak of one game and has won 5 out of their last 10 games. They’ve played well at home with a 44-27 record and hold a decent 41-37 record on the road. Comparatively better in night games, they have secured 49 victories out of 36 day games. They’ve scored 666 runs and allowed 587 runs.
Concerning game odds, the point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Guardians, with an Over/Under of 8.0. For those interested in moneyline bets, the Away Team MoneyLine is set at +114 for the Rays, whereas the Home Team MoneyLine for the Guardians is -134. These figures suggest a slight preference towards the Guardians at home but acknowledge a potentially close contest.