Cleveland starting pitcher Parker Messick beat Tampa Bay for the second time in less than two weeks, and the Guardians claimed their four-game series against the host Rays with a 2-1 win on Sept 7.

After posting his first career win with seven scoreless innings against the Rays on Aug. 26, Messick (2-0) allowed just one run over six innings in his fourth career start. He whiffed four without a walk.

Tampa Bay (71-72) went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position against the left-hander.

Angel Martinez came off the bench and was 2-for-3 with a run. Jose Ramirez tripled in a run as Cleveland (72-70) went 4-3 on its road trip.

Carson Williams homered and Brandon Lowe was 2-for-4 with a double as the Rays lost three of four to Cleveland and were 4-3 on their homestand.

Rays starting pitch

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