Parker Messick Makes Short Tune-Up Start Ahead of ALDS Rotation

Parker Messick pitched three innings in a planned tune-up start on Sunday, allowing one run on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts in a no-decision against the Kansas City Royals. The brief outing keeps Messick on schedule to start in the upcoming ALDS. The Cleveland Guardians starter allowed three or fewer runs in each of his final 15 starts, finishing a stellar regular season with a 12-9 record, 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 193 strikeouts across 186.1 innings over 32 starts.