The Guardians open a three-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field on Monday, April 27.
Cleveland (15-14) is currently tied atop The American League Central with Detroit. Tampa Bay (16-11) is 1½ games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East.
Follow along here for live updates, highlights and in-game analysis:
Spell the Cleveland in Cleveland Guardians, with a K
The Guardians pitching staff has recorded an MLB-leading 267 strikeouts this season, ahead of 2nd-place Houston (266). It’s the most strikeouts through 29 games in franchise history.
Because we know you’re wondering, Cleveland hitters have struck out 228 times, the fourth fewest in the American League behind Houston (221), Tampa (191) and Toronto (188)
When do the Guardians play today?
First pitch is 6:10 p.m. ET.
Where to watch Guardians game tonight?
The Guardians-Rays game is on Guardians TV.
Guardians vs. Rays starting pitchers
Cleveland will send left-hander Parker Messick (3-0, 1.76) to the mound. Tampa Bay will throw right-hander Steven Matz (3-1, 4.81).
Cleveland Guardians lineup today vs. Rays
Tampa Bay Rays lineup vs. Guardians
American League Central Division standings
Guardians vs. Rays pitching probables
April 28: RHP Tanner Bibee (0-3, 4.45) vs. LHP Nick Martinez (1-1, 2.10)
April 29: LHP Gavin Williams (4-1, 3.28) vs. RHP Drew Rasmussen (2-0, 2.45)
Brad Bournival can be reached by email at bbournival@usatodayco.com and is on X at @bbournival.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Guardians lineup, live score updates in Parker Messick start vs. Rays
Reporting by Brad Bournival, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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