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Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays — Jul 26, 2026 | AI-voorspelling & statistieken

Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
72°F, Dome
0 mph, None
W Drew Rasmussen L Parker Messick SV Bryan Baker

Scorebord

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E
Guardians 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Rays 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 - 1 6 0

AI-VOORSPELLINGNeuraal netwerk prognose

AI
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R
Guardians 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2
Rays 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 5
Confidence: 68% Rays favored
Tampa Bay enters this series finale as the clear favorite, having outscored Cleveland 14-3 in the first two games while showcasing the kind of dominant home performance that has made Tropicana Field a fortress this season (37-15). Drew Rasmussen takes the ball with a 3.28 ERA and one of the better command profiles in the AL, walking fewer than two batters per nine innings. His cutter-sinker combination generates ground balls and limits hard contact, a formula that should suppress a Cleveland lineup batting well below league average across the board. Parker Messick presents a genuine threat for Cleveland despite the team's struggles. His 2.67 ERA and 9.64 K/9 rate are legitimate, and Tampa Bay's lineup — thinned by the IL absences of Gavin Lux and Jake Fraley — isn't deep enough to punish him early. Nick Fortes and Ryan Vilade will need to provide production without their full complement of outfield bats. Cleveland's 4-game losing streak is a real concern, but José Ramírez returning from the IL adds a dimension to their offense that was missing in the first two games. His presence alone changes how Tampa Bay pitchers must approach the lineup. Still, the Guardians rank near the bottom of the AL in runs scored and have a negative run differential on the season. The Rays' bullpen advantage is real but narrowed by IL absences. Jesse Scholtens' recent activation helps, but Tampa Bay must navigate the late innings carefully against a Cleveland club that can string together enough to steal a game.

Scoring Dynamics

Early (1-3) 1R Messick keeps Rays quiet early
Middle (4-6) 3R Rasmussen cruises; Rays break through
Late (7-9) 3R Rays bullpen locks it down late

Matchup Analysis

Rays

Elite home record 37-15
Rasmussen's low walk rate
Yandy Díaz contact bat
Multiple SP on IL
Thin bullpen depth

Guardians

Messick's strong 2.67 ERA
High K-rate starter
Ramírez returning to lineup
4-game losing streak
Weak lineup batting averages

Risk Factors

Cleveland's Ramírez activates momentum
Messick could dominate thin Rays lineup

Key Matchups

Yandy Díaz vs Parker Messick batter Díaz's .304 avg punishes FB-heavy pitchers
Chase DeLauter vs Drew Rasmussen pitcher Rasmussen's cutter neutralizes young lefty-side hitters
Kyle Manzardo vs Drew Rasmussen pitcher Manzardo's .213 avg against groundball-heavy starters

Statistical Edges

First to Score Rays 57%
Strikeouts 17 14-21
Total Runs 7 5-10

Game Preview

Rasmussen sets the tone early at the Trop, working through a Cleveland lineup that looks noticeably different with Ramírez back at third base but still lacking consistent punch. The Guardians get on the board first in the third when DeLauter drives a ball into the gap, but Rasmussen strands the threat at one run and settles in. Tampa Bay responds with patience in the fourth. Yandy Díaz works a walk against Messick's elevated fastball, and Vilade follows with a line drive double to right-center that plates two. Fortes adds an RBI single to make it 3-1, and suddenly Messick is in trouble. He escapes the inning but his pitch count is climbing past 70 through five. Rasmussen is pulled after six strong innings with the lead intact, having allowed just one run on three hits. Cleveland scratches back in the seventh on a Ramírez single that brings home Schneemann, cutting the deficit to 3-2 and giving the sellout crowd some nerves. But Tampa Bay's bullpen slams the door — adding insurance runs in the eighth on a Williamson RBI and a sacrifice fly — to secure a series sweep and extend their AL East dominance at home. The final score of 5-2 reflects exactly what this matchup was: two quality pitchers, modest offense, and the home team's depth making the difference.
Tampa Bay's 37-15 home record, current 2-game series lead, and Rasmussen's sharp command justify moderate-to-high confidence. Messick's elite ERA and Cleveland's Ramírez activation introduce real upside risk for the Guardians.
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Cleveland Guardians — Selectie

SpelerPos.AVGHRRBIOBPSLG
Steven Kwan
CF .248118.351.308
José Ramírez
3B .2361035.335.405
Chase DeLauter
DH .2821150.352.447
Brayan Rocchio
SS .268949.328.398
Travis Bazzana
2B .239933.335.400
Angel Martínez
RF .2281133.264.422
David Fry
LF .184613.299.340
Austin Hedges
C .281417.342.417
Rhys Hoskins
1B .1741133.304.369

Tampa Bay Rays — Selectie

SpelerPos.AVGHRRBIOBPSLG
Yandy Díaz
DH .3031461.378.461
Ryan Vilade
1B .260833.324.474
Junior Caminero
3B .2832963.372.543
Jonny DeLuca
RF .263632.299.433
Chandler Simpson
LF .296020.329.359
Ben Williamson
2B .249225.312.328
Cedric Mullins
CF .2031233.282.352
Nick Fortes
C .281427.321.390
Taylor Walls
SS .223021.313.296

Scorende acties

5
Cedric Mullins singles on a bunt pop to first baseman Kyle Manzardo. Chandler Simpson scores.
0-1

Cleveland Guardians — Slag

SpelerABRHRBIBBKHRAVGOPS
Steven KwanCF
4010000.248.659
José Ramírez3B
4000010.236.740
Chase DeLauterDH
2000220.282.799
Brayan RocchioSS
4000020.268.726
Travis Bazzana2B
3000010.239.735
Angel MartínezRF
3000010.228.686
David FryLF
1000010.184.639
Austin HedgesC
3000010.281.759
Rhys Hoskins1B
1000000.174.673
Totalen280102110
BATTING
2B: Kwan (13, Rasmussen).
TB: Kwan 2.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Rocchio; Martínez, A; Ramírez, Jo.
Team RISP: 0-for-7.
Team LOB: 4.
BASERUNNING
SB: Halpin (6, 2nd base off Rasmussen/Fortes).
a-Struck out for Manzardo in the 8th.
b-Grounded out for Halpin in the 8th.

Tampa Bay Rays — Slag

SpelerABRHRBIBBKHRAVGOPS
Yandy DíazDH
4000010.303.839
Ryan Vilade1B
4010020.260.798
Junior Caminero3B
4000000.283.915
Jonny DeLucaRF
3000000.263.732
Chandler SimpsonLF
3120000.296.688
Ben Williamson2B
3010000.249.640
Cedric MullinsCF
3011010.203.634
Nick FortesC
3010010.281.711
Taylor WallsSS
1000010.223.609
Totalen30161060
BATTING
2B: Fortes (13, Messick).
TB: Fortes 2; Mullins; Simpson 2; Vilade; Williamson.
RBI: Mullins (33).
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Díaz, Y; Fortes.
Team RISP: 1-for-6.
Team LOB: 5.

Cleveland Guardians — Werpen

WerperIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERA
Parker Messick(L, 8-6)
7.261106094-672.59
Colin Holderman
0.10000004-31.80

Tampa Bay Rays — Werpen

WerperIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERA
Drew Rasmussen(W, 9-5)
7.010019087-603.07
Garrett Cleavinger(H, 18)
1.000001011-83.48
Bryan Baker(S, 28)
1.000011028-181.56

Wedstrijdinfo

Scheidsrechters: Home Plate: Tyler Jones; First Base: Clint Vondrak; Second Base: Adam Hamari; Third Base: Todd Tichenor
Stadion: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
Weer: 72°F, Dome
Wind: 0 mph, None

Cleveland Guardians — Nieuws

Tampa Bay Rays — Nieuws

Seizoensvergelijking

Guardians
STAT
Rays
54-52 Resultaat 61-43
50.9% Win % 58.7%
.509 PCT .587
420 Runs voor 473
437 Runs tegen 432
106 Gespeelde wedstrijden 104
L4 Reeks W2
4-6 Laatste 10 5-5
27-26 Thuisresultaat 37-15
27-26 Uitresultaat 24-28

Onderling

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4
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Jul 24
Guardians 3 - 11 Rays
Apr 29
Rays 1 - 3 Guardians
Apr 28
Rays 1 - 0 Guardians
Apr 27
Rays 3 - 2 Guardians

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