The Guardians may have lost last night, but they have a huge pitching advantage for the rest of the ALCS.
Away Back Gone's Michael Smith argues that the Cleveland Guardians enter Game 5 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays with a major pitching advantage. After dropping Game 4 to tie the series at 2-2, Cleveland has starter Parker Messick taking the mound against Drew Rasmussen, backed by rested primary relievers Cade Smith, Hunter Gaddis, and Erik Sabrowski.
Smith highlights that the Rays heavily taxed their bullpen and used Freddy Peralta in Game 4, whereas Cleveland preserved key arms. The writer also notes that Cleveland can lean on top starter Gavin Williams for Game 6, arguing the Guardians must win the series in six games to avoid a volatile Game 7.
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