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Cedric Mullins of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the eighth inning during Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (MLB Photos via Getty Images)
The American League Championship Series is back in action tonight as the National League counterparts have a travel day. The Guardians are taking on the Rays, and Betr is offering new users promo code FOXNEWS to earn $200 in bonuses and Sweat-Free Picks.
Although the postseason has shifted over the years to being more about how teams use their bullpens, tonight sees two strong starting pitchers. Both will look to give their team a great start to provide some rest for the bullpen arms.
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For the Guardians, they send out Parker Messick to the mound. Here are some stats about Messick from this year:
The Rays are putting Freddy Peralta on the mound to battle Messick. He was acquired in a trade midseason:
Both teams are sending strong starters to the mound. The Rays are looking to even the series and the Guardians are looking to go up to a commanding 2-0 lead. Betr is allowing new users to earn $200 in bonuses and Sweat-Free picks when using promo code FOXNEWS.
