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Cleveland defeated Tampa Bay 3–1 on April 29 at Progressive Field in a low-scoring contest that fell well short of the Vegas total of 1. The Guardians' pitching staff dominated, recording 12 strikeouts while allowing just 6 hits and 0 earned runs, though Cleveland's offense managed only 9 hits with a .685 OPS and struck out 7 times. Tampa Bay's lineup was equally ineffective, tallying just 6 hits with a .706 OPS and 12 strikeouts—a concerning trend for a team that drew zero walks in the game. The Rays' pitching surrendered 9 hits and 2 earned runs across 4.08 ERA work, while Cleveland's defense committed a single error. Despite both teams' offensive struggles, the Guardians' superior pitching efficiency and ability to scratch out 3 runs proved decisive. The run differential favors Cleveland's pitching-first approach heading into their next matchup.
Line score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
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Players who scored
Yandy DíazBrayan Rocchio ×2Steven Kwan
