SportsPublished Oct 13, 2026, 11:36 AM ETUpdated Oct 13, 2026, 12:52 PM ET3 outlets

Guardians and Rays Set for ALCS Game 2 with Messick-Peralta Matchup and Roster Moves

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Image from Fox News's coverage: Betting preview: Guardians vs Rays Game 2 pitching matchup features Parker Messick against Freddy Peralta

Cleveland and Tampa Bay meet in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, with Parker Messick facing Freddy Peralta and the Guardians seeking a 2-0 series lead. Both teams made one roster change: the Rays added rookie right-hander Brody Hopkins and dropped lefty Garrett Cleavinger, while the Guardians added right-hander Slade Cecconi. SportsLine's model has also simulated the game to produce predictions and betting picks.

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Fox NewsBetting preview: Guardians vs Rays Game 2 pitching matchup features Parker Messick against Freddy Peralta
Washington TimesGuardians and Rays each make one switch for AL Championship Series rosters
CBS SportsGuardians vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 ALCS Game 2 picks by proven model