The Cleveland Guardians (51-49) face the Tampa Bay Rays (54-47) in the series finale at Tropicana Field, with first pitch at 1:40 p.m. The teams split the first two games, with Tampa Bay winning 6-4 on Saturday behind Corey Kluber's 10-strikeout performance.

Game Details:

• Rays are -235 favorites
• Guardians at +194
• Run line: Cleveland +1.5 (-114)
• Over/Under: 6.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Bryan Shaw (4-2, 5.45 ERA, 1.40 WHIP)
• Rays: Shane McClanahan (10-3, 1.76 ERA, 0.77 WHIP, 154 K)

Key Stats:

• Guardians road record: 26-30
• Rays hold 3rd AL Wild Card spot
• McClanahan leads AL Cy Young odds at +155
• Cleveland is 2-12 in last 14 vs Tampa Bay
• Guardians 6-12 in last 18 road games

Notable Performers:

• Jose Ramirez vs lefties: .244/.327/.467, 4 HR
• Andres Gimenez vs lefties: .295/.348/.459, 2 HR
• Yandy Diaz: 3-for-3 with HR vs Shaw

While Cleveland looks to win the series, they face a tough challenge against McClanahan, who has been nearly unhittable this season. The Guardians' struggling road record and recent history against Tampa Bay suggest an uphill battle in this rubber match.

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