Rays, Guardians set for decisive game of well-pitched series

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Ian Seymour was terrific for the Tampa Bay Rays in the opener of a three-game series against the host Cleveland Guardians, pitching five scoreless innings in winning his initial start on Monday.

Fellow rookie Parker Messick of the Guardians was even more impressive in the second game, throwing seven scoreless frames for his first career victory on Tuesday.