Guardians Face Rays in ALCS Game 2 After Game 1 Comeback Win Cleveland looks to take a 2-0 ALCS lead behind Parker Messick, while Tampa Bay turns to Freddy Peralta after dropping Game 1. The Cleveland Guardians will look to take a 2-0 lead in the American League Championship Series when they face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Tropicana Field. Cleveland stole Game 1 on Monday night, erasing a 2-0 deficit with one run in the sixth, one in the seventh, two in the eighth and three in the ninth to fly over the total. The Guardians have now won four straight games after falling behind 0-2 in the ALDS against the White Sox.Cleveland picked up back-to-back wins in Chicago to close out that series, but the Rays are not the White Sox, and this presents a slightly different challenge. As enticing as their underdog status can be, the reality is this will be the Guardians fifth game in six days. The Rays tasted defeat for the first time this postseason after sweeping the Yankees in their ALDS matchup.Parker Messick Takes Ball for GuardiansThat gave Tampa Bay four days off before the ALCS, while the Guardians have had four days off all postseason. Much was said about Tampa Bay getting extra rest entering the series, a distinct advantage that could easily play out on the field in this one. Parker Messick takes the ball for Cleveland.The southpaw made two starts in the ALDS, allowing two runs on four hits in 4.1 innings in Game 1, then lasting just 2.1 innings with two runs on two hits and four walks in Game 4. He is now on full rest ahead of his ALCS debut. Messick did not look great against the White Sox, but he was still able to limit some damage.Messick started in both regular-season series against the Rays, allowing one run in each outing of 5.2 innings and 6.2 innings with a total of nine hits, two walks and 15 strikeouts. He limited the Rays to just two runs over 13 1/3 innings this season. He should keep things in check early, but the Rays better bullpen is expected to decide things late. The Guardians must also be prepared to face Bryan Baker, Ian Seymour and Cam Booser.Freddy Peralta Starts for Tampa BayFreddy Peralta starts for Tampa Bay. The former Brewers ace struggled with the Mets, but the Rays did what they are known to do and helped get the pitcher back on track. He was 5-2 with a 3.25 ERA in 10 starts in Tampa Bay, but a pristine 5-0 with a 0.79 ERA, allowing three earned runs in 34 innings, across his final six regular-season starts.Peralta was pulled in the fifth inning of his ALDS Game 2 start against the Yankees after allowing a solo home run on three hits with one walk and three strikeouts. The right-hander threw just 66 pitches and has now had a week off before this start. His loss was a close 1-0 decision; the All-Star struck out six while allowing six hits and one run over 7.2 innings.Overall, Peralta finished the regular season with a scorching 2.56 ERA, third-best in the American League behind Cam Schlittler and Dylan Cease. He is only 1-2 in four career appearances against the Guardians, with a 4.00 ERA and 16 strikeouts, but Tampa Bay's bullpen looks more complete and up to the task. Peralta completed at least five innings in his final seven starts of the regular season and recorded over 13.5 outs in his last nine starts with the Rays.Rays Line Set Low for Game TwoThe only time the Rays pulled him before recording 13.5 outs was in his team debut at Coors Field. The line is set low, and the over on 14.5 outs would still be attractive if there is line movement before first pitch. Of the six matchups in the regular season, only one had more than five runs. Outside of the Rays 11-3 win on July 24, these teams combined for 14 runs in their other five games.It looked like there would not be much scoring in Game 1 as Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead through five innings, but Cleveland's late outburst changed that. Entering the series, the Rays were 45-20 against the spread as home favorites in the regular season. The only flaw in their batting lineup was their performance against left-handed pitchers, where they ranked poorly, 25th league-wide with a .248 team batting average and .679 OPS.Tampa Bay's better bullpen is expected to decide things late and give the Rays a win in Game 2. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.