The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 at George M. Steinbrenner Field on September 4, 2025. The win brought the Rays’ record to 71-69, placing them 4th in the AL East. Ryan Pepiot was the winning pitcher, pitching five innings without allowing a run. The Guardians, now 69-70 and 3rd in the AL Central, struggled to find their rhythm until the ninth inning. José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo each hit a home run, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Christopher Morel and Connor Williams were key contributors for the Rays, driving in runs and helping secure the win. The Rays started the game strong, putting a run on the board in the first inning. They added another run in the fourth inning to take a 2-0 lead. In the sixth inning, the Rays increased their lead with two more runs, making it 4-0. The Guardians struggled to get on the board until the ninth inning. They managed to score two runs, thanks to home runs by José Ramírez and Kyle Manzardo. However, it was not enough to catch up, and the Rays secured a 4-2 win.

Ryan Pepiot played a key role for the Rays in their win over the Guardians. He pitched five innings without giving up a hit or run. Pepiot also struck out six batters, earning his 11th win of the season.

Logan Allen took the loss for the Guardians. He pitched five innings, allowing four runs, three of which were earned. Allen also gave up six hits and two walks while striking out four.

On the batting side, Christopher Morel stood out for the Rays. He had three hits in four at-bats and drove in one run. Curtis Williams also contributed with two RBIs on one hit, helping the Rays secure the victory.

What’s Next

The Rays’ win over the Guardians brings their record to 71-69. They hold 4th place in the East. This victory helps them in their push to climb higher in the standings. The Guardians, with a record of 69-70, remain in 3rd place in the Central. Head-to-head, the Rays and Guardians have played closely. This game adds another win to the Rays’ side. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

The Cleveland Guardians will continue their series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Their next game is on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:35 PM. The venue will be George M. Steinbrenner Field, where the Guardians will be the away team. The series will carry on through the weekend with games on Saturday and Sunday.

The Tampa Bay Rays will also stay in George M. Steinbrenner Field to host the Cleveland Guardians. The next game is scheduled for Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:35 PM. Following the series with the Guardians, the Rays will travel to face the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Both teams are focused on making the most out of their remaining games this season.

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