TAMPA -- Tanner Bibee has not had the season he would have hoped for, having mixed impressive outings with bouts of inconsistency. But the month of September is an opportunity for the right-hander to finish the regular season strong and -- if things go right for the Guardians -- help his club reach the postseason.
Bibee is off to a good start. He allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings to help the Guardians beat the Rays, 3-2 , on Saturday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Cleveland has a chance to win the pivotal four-game set between the two postseason hopefuls on Sunday.
The Guardians (71-70) moved past the Rays (71-71) in the American League Wild Card picture . Cleveland entered the day 2 1/2 games behind Seattle for the third spot.
Saturday marked Bibee’s first quality start