The Rays, challenging for first in their division, have lost 2 close games to the Guardians, after a fine 7-1 run. They are 18-8 as a road favorite, and hitting well (.277/.820 OPS) in the last two weeks. Cleveland, often down in the offense stats, has been better than average at .263/.726 in the last week. Rays' call-up Bradley was effective in the Minors lately, but still has issues with walks and home runs. Bradley was just 1-4, 7.67 ERA with the Rays this year, but Tampa needs help with starters. Guardians' youngster Curry has now started 5 straight games, with very mixed success. He threw for just a pair of innings each in his last two starts giving up 9 runs total.
Tampa especially is very good vs right handers. The Rays should be ultra-focused today to avoid the sweep and will get their chances against Curry. Bradley is a bit of a question mark, but did not fare well in the earlier season. I like the Rays and Guardians to put up some runs today, especially early. Take the total to go over today.