Rays edge Guardians 3‑2 for fifth straight win
CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Ryan Vilade had three hits and drove in two runs, including the go-ahead single in the eighth inning, as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 Monday night at Progressive Field to extend their winning streak to five games.
Steven Matz pitched seven innings, allowing two runs and four hits with two strikeouts, to earn the win. Bryan Baker struck out two in the ninth for his seventh save.
Daniel Schneemann hit a two-run homer in the fifth for Cleveland, and Parker Messick struck out nine in 5 2/3 innings but took a no-decision. Jonathan Aranda homered off Hunter Gaddis to lead off the eighth, and Junior Caminero singled. Pinch-runner Richie Palacios stole second and scored on Vilade’s hit.
The Guardians lost their third straight and fell to 15-15, while Tampa Bay improved to 17-11. Attendance was 18,029. Time of game: 2:28.