Rays Shut Out Guardians, Extend AL Streak

0:00On April 29th, Tampa Bay Rays just shut out the Cleveland Guardians 1-0, keeping their hot streak alive at 6 straight wins. Nick Martinez was lights out, tossing 7-plus scoreless innings on just 3 hits in his 135th career start. This victory spoiled the big lead debut of Cleveland's number 1 overall draft pick from 2024, Travis Bazzana. The Rays are dominating American League foes, now 13 wins in 1 loss against them this season. That ties them with some legendary starts, like Milwaukee back in 1987 and Detroit in 1984. They've won 13 in a row, versus AL teams, since dropping 1 to Minnesota on April 3rd. Bazzana couldn't give much going, finishing 0-2 with two walks in his debut hype. Fans were buzzing about the Aussie phenom, but he stranded runners in key spots, like bases loaded in the 8th. Late tension built when Cleveland loaded the bags and pushed across a threat, but relievers Ian Seymour and Kevin Kelly slammed the door with.

1:01Strikeouts and a deep fly from Jose Ramirez. Cole Salsa sealed it in the 9th, with his first save, walking Bazzana on purpose before fanning a pinch hitter. Rays are rolling now, especially with a franchise record 10 straight over AL Central teams. Watch out, League. Tampa's got that fire. MLB News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond. I'm Cory with the story.