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Parker Messick let down by error in loss to Rays

Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

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Parker Messick was charged with three unearned runs in five innings in Tuesday’s loss to the Rays.

All of the runs came after a José Ramírez error in the fourth. Even before the error, Messick barely missed out on a double play ball from the second batter of the inning — Victor Mesa Jr. was originally called out at first but it was overturned on replay — and then got another chopper that would have resulted in an out if it wasn’t Chandler Simpson running. The error scored one run and then a single from Liam Hicks plated two. It’s Messick’s second loss in three postseason starts, though this was his best performance of the three.

- Matthew Pouliot

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CLE Starting Pitcher #77

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Parker Messick will start Game 2 of the ALCS against the Rays on Tuesday.

Messick, who hails from nearby Plant City, Florida, allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings in a pair of ALDS starts against the White Sox to kick off his postseason career. The 25-year-old southpaw was the best rookie pitcher in baseball this past season, posting a stellar 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 193/49 K/BB ratio across 186 1/3 innings over 32 starts.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick struggled in a no-decision against the White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS on Thursday night, giving up two runs on two hits in just 2 1/3 innings of work.

Messick struck out five batters in the abbreviated outing but also issued four free passes which led to the quick hook in the third inning. Messick walked Munetaka Murakami with the bases loaded to force in a run, then exited with the bases loaded with one out — and one of the inherited runners scored against the Guardians’ bullpen as well. The 25-year-old southpaw got 12 whiffs on 65 pitches in the contest, posting a CSW of 28 percent. It’s unclear if he’ll be available to work out of the Guardians’ bullpen in a must-win Game 5 back in Cleveland on Saturday.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick will start against the White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS on Thursday.

No surprise here. Messick has an opportunity to help the Guardians force a winner-take-all Game 5 showdown in Cleveland later this week. The 25-year-old southpaw allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings during Game 1 of the series. This will be the most important outing of his young career.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick gave up two runs in his 4 1/3 innings to take a loss to the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.

Messick was able to get out of a few jams thanks in large part to his six strikeouts, but a poorly located breaking ball to Munetaka Murakami was shellacked out of the park, and the Chicago offense provided nothing while was in the game. Messick pitched well after, and should Cleveland force such a game, he likely will be on the mound for Game 4 of the ALCS.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

The Guardians will go with Parker Messick in Game 1 and Gavin Williams in Game 2 against the White Sox.

The team concluded the season with Williams pitching Saturday and Messick going Sunday, but the order will be reversed now. Vogt didn’t announce anything beyond Game 2. It’s the AL teams with an extra day off between Games 1 and 2 this year, so they’ll only need three starters and Messick would be able to come back and start Game 4 on four days’ rest.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick allowed one run over three innings during Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Royals.

Messick put the finishing touches on a fabulous debut season that has him in conversation to wrestle the AL Rookie of the Year Award from frontrunner Kevin McGonigle. He gave up six hits, struck out two and only issued one walk. The 25-year-old southpaw will finish as a top-10 fantasy starter on the strength of a pristine 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 193/49 K/BB ratio across 186 1/3 innings over 32 starts. He figures to take the ball to kick off Cleveland’s upcoming AL Division Series matchup next week.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Although they’ve clinched the AL Central, Parker Messick will start Sunday against the Royals.

The Guardians won’t play again until Saturday, so Messick will throw a few innings in order to stay fresh. He’ll then start Game 1 or 2 of the ALDS against the Astros, Rangers or White Sox.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick pitched five innings of one-run ball Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Messick left with a 2-1 lead, but Hunter Gaddis gave up a homer in the eighth to tie the game before the Guardians responded in the ninth. The no-decision keeps Messick 12-9 with a 2.55 ERA. He could pitch again Sunday, but if the Guardians clinch before then, he’ll almost certainly be held back for the Wild Card series.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick picked up his 12th win on Wednesday against the White Sox, allowing three earned runs on seven hits over six innings pitched.

Messick struck out eight and didn’t walk anyone in the quality start. He was scoreless until the fifth, when Tommy Pham connected for a three-run homer, but those were the only runs Messick allowed. The left-hander leads rookie pitchers with 4.5 fWAR this season, and his 2.57 ERA ranks sixth among all qualified starters. He lines up for a road start at Fenway Park next time out.
Parker Messick

CLE Starting Pitcher #77

Parker Messick allowed three hits and one run with two walks and five strikeouts over 5 1/3 innings in a no-decision against the Twins on Friday.

While not his sharpest, Messick turned in yet another strong start here. He couldn’t command his fastball well at all, consistently missing the edges he usually hits, falling behind in the count, and then needing to come in the middle of the plate with it. Still, he stole just enough strikes with his slider and changeup to keep chugging along and giving his team a chance to win. He’s still squarely in the American League Rookie of the Year race with a 2.51 ERA through 172 1/3 innings this season and is set to face the reeling White Sox at home next time out.

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Griffin Jax

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Griffin Jax will start Game 3 of the ALCS in Cleveland, the Rays announced.

This is a surprise, but Nick Martinez did leave his ALDS start after taking an Anthony Volpe liner off his lower back. Jax will be making his first ever postseason start. He allowed one run and struck out four over two innings in his one relief appearance last week against the Yankees. Jax had a 2.41 ERA and a 39/9 K/BB over 37 1/3 innings in his final eight starts of the regular season.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Freddy Peralta

TB Starting Pitcher #51
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Freddy Peralta shut out the Guardians for six innings Tuesday as the Rays won 3-1 in order to even the ALCS at one game apiece.

Peralta allowed four hits, walked two and struck out six while topping out at 99.4 mph on the radar gun tonight. His 96.9 mph average with his fastball was 2.6 mph better than his mark from the regular season. Including his two postseason outings, he’s gone eight straight starts without allowing more than one run. The ALCS will resume in Cleveland on Wednesday, with Griffin Jax — not Nick Martinez — and Gavin Williams slated to start.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Bryan Baker

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Bryan Baker needed just eight pitches to work a scoreless ninth against the Guardians for a save in Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday.

Baker has yet to allow a hit while pitching four scoreless innings and earning for saves this postseason. That his velocity is down about two mph just hasn’t mattered yet.
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Parker Messick was charged with three unearned runs in five innings in Tuesday’s loss to the Rays.

All of the runs came after a José Ramírez error in the fourth. Even before the error, Messick barely missed out on a double play ball from the second batter of the inning — Victor Mesa Jr. was originally called out at first but it was overturned on replay — and then got another chopper that would have resulted in an out if it wasn’t Chandler Simpson running. The error scored one run and then a single from Liam Hicks plated two. It’s Messick’s second loss in three postseason starts, though this was his best performance of the three.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Liam Hicks

TB Catcher #34
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Liam Hicks had two hits and two RBI from the eighth spot in the order in Tuesday’s win over the Guardians.

Hicks made it a 3-0 game with his two-run single off Parker Messick in the fourth. Hicks usually sits against lefties and didn’t start Game 1 against Foster Griffin, but he delivered in a rare opportunity tonight. He was 4-for-24 with one extra-base hit versus southpaws over the final two months of the regular season after being acquired from the Marlins.
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Brandon Woodruff

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Brandon Woodruff threw 31 pitches in a bullpen session Tuesday and could face hitters next time out.

Woodruff, who is trying to make his way back from another round of shoulder issues, said his stuff today was “pretty good.” He’s aiming to contribute if the Brewers advance to the World Series.
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Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Wednesday’s Game 3 against the Brewers, manager Dave Roberts said.

Ohtani is working on some mechanical tweaks and is hoping he’s figured something out. Even with Josue De Paula waiting in the wings, the Dodgers don’t really have much choice other than to stick with the four-time MVP, even if he is 3-for-20 in the postseason and looking just as bad as the line suggests.
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Austin Hedges is hitting eighth and catching against the Rays on Tuesday in Game 2 of the ALCS.

Hedges is behind the plate, meaning Patrick Bailey will begin Tuesday’s contest on the bench. That’s the only player change for the Guardians as they look to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The full lineup behind Parker Messick: Steven Kwan LF, Jose Ramirez 3B, Chase DeLauter DH, Jo Adell RF, Travis Bazzana 2B, Petey Halpin CF, Hedges C and Brayan Rocchio hitting ninth at shortstop.
- Christopher Crawford

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TB Left Fielder #14
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Chandler Simpson is playing left field and hitting seventh against the Guardians on Tuesday in Game 2 of the ALCS.

Even with another left-hander on the mound for the Guardians, the Rays will have Simpson play left field after he sat in the Game 1 loss. Ryan Vilade will open the game on the bench, but likely be used before Tuesday’s game comes to a close, if needed. The full lineup as Tampa Bay looks to avoid an 0-2 hole with Freddy Peralta on the mound for the Rays: Yandy Diaz DH, Jonathan Aranda 1B, Junior Caminero 3B, Victor Mesa Jr. RF, Jonny DeLuca CF, Simpson LF, Ben Williamson 2B, Liam Hicks C and Taylor Walls at shortstop.
- Christopher Crawford

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Twins re-signed RHP Chris Vallimont to a minor league contract.

Vallimont, 29, worked mostly as a starter for Double-A Wichita this year, posting a 4.33 ERA and a 68/23 K/BB in 70 2/3 innings. He’s made one major league appearance in his career, getting two outs without allowing a run in a game for the Orioles in 2023.
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