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Ben Lively’s Guardians Aim to Clinch Series vs. Rays

The Guardians and the Rays will both be trying to pick up a win when they battle at Tropicana Field.

(Photo by Getty Images) Ben Lively

Cleveland (58-36) at Tampa (47-48)

  • When: Jul 14 2024, 1:40 PM
  • Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
  • Where to watch: BSGL

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Moneyline

Cleveland Guardians   +115
Tampa Bay Rays   -138

Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Runline

Cleveland Guardians   1.5 (-195)
Tampa Bay Rays   -1.5 (+165)

Cleveland Guardians @ Tampa Bay Rays
Total

Over   7.5 (-115)
Under   7.5 (-105)

Probable Pitchers:
Cleveland: Ben Lively (8-4, 3.59)
Tampa: Ryan Pepiot (5-5, 4.21)

Team Stats

Guardians   Rays
58-36 Record 47-48
28-25 Away & Home 21-21
5-5 Last 10 4-6
W1 Streak L1

Game Preview

Right-hander Ben Lively, consistently strong this season with more than three runs allowed in just two of his 15 starts, aims for his ninth victory as he pitches for the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. They face the Tampa Bay Rays in the deciding game of their three-game series in St. Petersburg, Fla., this Sunday.

Lively (8-4, 3.59 ERA) previously encountered the Rays back in 2018 while with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he surrendered three runs over four innings.

The Rays, meanwhile, will have right-hander Ryan Pepiot (5-5, 4.20) on the mound, seeking their seventh series win in their recent eight attempts. A victory would also bring Tampa Bay to a .500 record just before the All-Star break.

The Guardians ended a three-game skid with a 4-2 win on Saturday, thanks to rookie Jhonkensy Noel, who delivered a two-run, pinch-hit, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning. With Tyler Freeman on first, Noel, known as "Big Christmas," launched an 0-1 slider from Garrett Cleavinger 424 feet into the left-center bleachers, marking his fourth home run in just 35 at-bats since his June call-up from Triple-A Columbus.

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Cleveland 5-2
The Pick: Cleveland +115 & Under 7½ (-105)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $420

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