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Tampa Bay beats Cleveland 3-2 to extend win streak
Ryan Vilade drove in two runs and Jonathan Aranda homered as Tampa Bay erased a deficit with late offense and seven strong innings from Steven Matz.
- On Monday, April 27, 2026, the Tampa Bay Rays secured a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, extending their winning streak to five games and handing the Guardians their third consecutive loss.
- Cleveland starting pitcher Parker Messick turned in a dominant 5.2-inning performance with nine strikeouts, allowing just one run and three hits, though he did not factor into the decision after the bullpen allowed a late comeback.
- A strong seven-inning outing from Tampa Bay starting pitcher Steven Matz and key hits from Jonathan Aranda and Ryan Vilade powered the Rays' comeback, with Aranda's eighth-inning home run and Vilade's go-ahead single securing the victory.
- The Rays' record improved to 17-11, moving them six games over.500 for the first time since July 10, 2025, while the Guardians have now dropped four of their last five contests.
- Tuesday night's middle game of the series features Tampa Bay right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez facing Cleveland's Tanner Bibee, while Messick is scheduled for his next outing against the Athletics on Sunday, May 3.
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Ryan Vilade had brief stints with four teams during his first three seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old outfielder looks as if he finally has found a home with the Tampa Bay Rays.
·Jackson, United States
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MLB scores: Ryan Vilade has 3 hits, drives in 2 runs as Tampa Bay beats Cleveland to extend win streak to 5
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ryan Vilade had three hits and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead single in the eighth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays won their fifth straight
·Toronto, Canada
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Parker Messick’s Strikeout Clinic Isn’t Enough for a Guardians Win vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Parker Messick wasn't able to pull the Cleveland Guardians out of a rut, striking out numerous batters in a loss on Monday, April 27, at Progressive Field. Messick has shown time and time again that he's one of the best pitchers on staff.
·New York, United States
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