Cleveland has really turned it on down the home stretch, winning 18 of its last 21 games including seven straight. They’ve clinched the AL Central, which makes it four pennants in Terry Francona’s time here as well as six playoff appearances in 10 years. Each of the last seven Guardians’ victories have been by at least two runs. They’ve outscored the opposition 53-24.

Tampa Bay is trying to get into the playoffs themselves. They appear safe with a 3.5 game cushion for one of the three Wild Card spots. But what started as a promising weekend in Toronto, with two wins where they scored 10 runs each game, ended poorly for the Rays as they lost both Saturday and Sunday.

Tuesday’s pitching matchup features a pair of hurlers that both won a Cy Young for Cleveland. Shane Bieber is still pitching for the Guardians and thriving with a 1.64 ERA and 0.773 WHIP his past three starts. But former teammate Corey Kluber has been struggling for the Rays, posting a 7.42 ERA and 1.799 WHIP over his last three starts.

Kluber did have a nice outing last week vs. Houston, but the team still lost. The Rays are 0-3 in Kluber’s last three starts while the Guardians are 4-0 in Bieber’s last four. Bieber is simply the superior starter in this matchup.

Tough to like Tampa on the road where they’ve gone 2-8 this year as a dog of +125 to +175. Cleveland is 20-8 as a home favorite of -125 to -175. Cheap price on the home team in this one. 9*