Guardians Defeat Rays 4-2 on Noel's Late Home Run

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 with a late pinch-hit two-run homer by Jhonkensy Noel, breaking a three-game skid. Despite the loss, the Rays have a 47-48 record going into the All-Star break, needing a win to reach .500. Taj Bradley pitched a stellar seven scoreless innings in a 2-0 victory over the Guardians the day before, showcasing a strong performance with eight strikeouts. Gavin Williams led the Guardians to a 4-2 win over the Rays, with a solid outing despite limited strikeout ability, making him a potential streaming option in fantasy baseball. Ryan Pepiot's impressive pitching helped the Rays secure a 2-0 win against the struggling AL Central-leading Guardians, who still hold the AL's best record at the All-Star break for the first time since 1999.