The Tampa Bay Rays will look to win their fifth game in a row when they take on the Cleveland Guardians in an American League matchup on Monday. Tampa Bay is coming off a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins, while Cleveland dropped a 4-2 decision at Toronto on Sunday. The Rays (16-11), second in the American League East, are 8-7 on the road this season. The Guardians (15-14), who are tied for first in the AL Central, are 8-5 on their home field in 2026.
First pitch from Progressive Field in Cleveland is set for 6:10 p.m. ET. The Guardians lead the all-time series 114-86, and have won five of the last six meetings. Cleveland is a -140 favorite on the money line (risk $140 to win $100) in the latest Rays vs. Guardians odds, while the over/under, is 7.5.
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