Cleveland at Tampa Bay 6:50 ET
Rays over Naps- The former Naps lead the American League Central, but their troubles against division rivals continued as they lost three of four games to the host Detroit Tigers this week. Cleveland right-hander Carlos Carrasco (3-6, 5.22 ERA) will look to halt a three-start winless stretch on Friday. Carrasco has been taken deep in each of his past four appearances and has surrendered 14 homers over his past 12 starts. The 37-year-old veteran is 4-6 with a 3.67 ERA in 13 career appearances (11 starts) against Tampa Bay. Rays right-hander Taj Bradley (3-4, 3.23 ERA) is expected to get the start on Friday. Bradley, 23, has posted a 2-1 record with a 1.29 ERA in his past six starts. He has struck out 45 and walked 13 in 35 innings during that stretch. Bradley received a no-decision in his lone career encounter against Cleveland. He allowed two runs (one earned) on three hits in five innings on Sept. 3, 2023. Take TAMPA BAY!