Cleveland Guardians Aim for ALCS Lead Against Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4

The Cleveland Guardians are set to compete against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the 2026 ALCS on Saturday, aiming to extend their series lead. This matchup was postponed from Friday due to rain, and the Guardians currently hold a 2-1 advantage following their 3-2 victory over the Rays on Thursday.

Nick Martinez, with a record of 15-6 and an ERA of 3.10, is expected to start for Tampa Bay, while Shawn Armstrong, who has a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 4.58, will open for Cleveland. The game will take place at Progressive Field in Cleveland, with the first pitch scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.

In the latest betting odds, Tampa Bay is favored at -114, while Cleveland is at -102. The over/under for total runs is set at 6.5. SportsLine's model, which has successfully simulated the game 10,000 times, predicts that the total runs will exceed 6.5, indicating a strong likelihood of scoring.