Cleveland Guardians defeat Tampa Bay Rays 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 29, 2026 · MLB · Tampa Bay Rays 1, Cleveland Guardians 3
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 4 runs combined.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Cleveland Guardians led 3-0 after five innings. The Tampa Bay Rays outscored the Cleveland Guardians 1-0 the rest of the way.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Drew Rasmussen (Tampa Bay Rays): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Yandy Diaz (Tampa Bay Rays): 2-for-4, 1 run.
- Gavin Williams (Cleveland Guardians): 7.2 innings, 0 earned runs, 9 strikeouts.
- Brayan Rocchio (Cleveland Guardians): 3-for-4, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Cleveland Guardians covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Tampa Bay Rays -1.5.
Did Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened at 7 and closed at 6.5.
Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Tampa Bay Rays 18-12 in the 2026 regular season (8-4 at home, 10-8 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 17 of 28 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 11 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 16-16 in the 2026 regular season (9-7 at home, 7-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 12 of 27 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 14 times and under 13 times.
What's next for Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Tampa Bay Rays: the San Francisco Giants at home on Friday, May 1, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Athletics on Friday, May 1, 2026.