Jose Ramirez powers Guardians past Rays in Game 1
Jose Ramirez belted a two-run homer and Shane Bieber pitched into the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians opened the best-of-three American League wild-card series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays with a 2-1 victory on Friday.
Bieber (1-0) outdueled Tampa Bay starter Shane McClanahan, allowing one run on three hits over 7 2/3 innings. He walked one and struck out eight.
Emmanuel Clase earned the save after recor