Cleveland Guardians face possible sweep against Tampa Bay Rays in matinee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are in a pivotal matinee game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 26, 2026, at Tropicana Field. Rookie pitcher Parker Messick has thrown 7.2 innings, allowing just one run on six hits while striking out six. The game's only run came from a unique play involving a pop bunt in the sixth inning. Cleveland's offense struggled to provide support, with limited highlights throughout the game. The Guardians are currently only two games above.500, facing the threat of a series sweep.
- •Parker Messick pitched 7.2 innings with one run allowed.
- •The Guardians trailed due to a single run scored on a pop bunt.
- •Cleveland is only two games above.500 entering this game.
- •Colin Holderman closed the eighth inning after a challenging call.
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Rays. Parker Messick a hard-luck loser, Tampa Bay completes sweep
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Swept in Tampa
"With the looming threat of a series sweep, the Cleveland Guardians headed into today’s matinee game against the Tampa Bay Rays only two games above .500. Parker Messick was about as great as you could ever hope from a starter, but what is quickly becoming the norm for the rookie lefty. Messick went 7.2 innings […]
"Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit over seven innings Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a sweep of the Cleveland Guardians in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:59 PMGuardians score vs. Rays. Parker Messick a hard-luck loser, Tampa Bay completes sweep
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit over seven innings Sunday as the Tampa Bay Rays completed a sweep of the Cleveland Guardians in St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 6:44 PMCleveland Swept in Tampa
With the looming threat of a series sweep, the Cleveland Guardians headed into today’s matinee game against the Tampa Bay Rays only two games above .500. Parker Messick was about as great as you could ever hope from a starter, but what is quickly becoming the norm for the rookie lefty. Messick went 7.2 innings […]
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