mlb Game Recap
Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays Recap - Guardians Over Rays 9-2
Tampa Bay dropped a 9-2 decision at Tropicana Field on Sunday as Cleveland legged out a win behind winning pitcher Tanner Bibee.
Bettors who backed the Guardians were rewarded as +164 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 7.
Tanner Bibee earned the victory for the Guardians, throwing 7 innings of work, striking out 5, walking 0, and allowing 7 hits and 2 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Andres Gimenez in the win.
Tampa Bay got a 1.2-inning outing from Jake Diekman in the loss. He gave up 3 earned runs, 1 walks and 5 hits in his time on the mound, while Harold Ramirez had 2 hits in the loss for the Rays.
Cleveland enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 15-8 advantage in hits.
Cleveland heads into a battle against Cincinnati. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, will have their next action against San Francisco.