In the first of a three-game series between the Tampa Bay Rays (2-4) and the Cleveland Indians (2-2) at Tropicana Field, Matt Moore (0-0, 5.40 ERA) and Corey Kluber (0-1, 6.75 ERA) take the mound. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Apr. 12 and will air on STOh and SUN.
In his most recent outing, Moore pitched 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out six and walking two in a 5-3 victory over the Blue Jays. Corey Dickerson (.263 ) continued his strong start to the season Sunday, going 2 for 3 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Indians were unsuccessful against the Red Sox 6-2 the last time Kluber pitched. He went 5.1 innings, giving up four runs, striking out five and walking two. Mike Napoli (.231 ) went 1 for 4 Saturday with one run, one home run, and two RBIs.
Notes
Cleveland has won 50% (1-1) of its games when leading after seven innings.
When outhit, the Rays and the Indians both have records of 1-2.
Ranking 21st in home runs, Cleveland has hit four this season. Tampa Bay ranks seventh with eight home runs.
Both Tampa Bay and Cleveland are tied at 25th in walks with a total of 13 this season.
When the Rays hit at least one home run, they are 2-4. When the Indians hit at least one homer, they have a 1-1 record.
