The Cleveland Guardians will host the Tampa Bay Rays for a three-game American League Wild Card series beginning Friday. The Guardians (92-70) won the AL Central over the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins. The Rays (86-76) have done just enough this season to secure the final AL playoff spot, finishing three games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles.The two teams will make for an exciting series to watch. It will be the first game to kick off the postseason with the first pitch scheduled for shortly after 12 PM ET.Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Two franchises that continue to surprise people161560Two franchises that continue to surprise people https://t.co/0y1ftcg8ygThe Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians are two teams that a lot of fans didn't think would make the postseason. Everyone around Major League Baseball pictured the Chicago White Sox winning the division over the Guardians.The Rays play in a tough division in the AL East with the Yankees and the Blue Jays. With such stiff competition in their division, many didn't have a lot of faith in Tampa Bay this year.Whether they are supposed to be in the postseason or not, these fan bases are ready to see their teams go deep into October.Guardians revenge for 2013. I will be at game 1", one Guardians' fan explained..@CleFanForLifeGuardians revenge for 2013. I will be at game 1. twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Two franchises that continue to surprise people161560Two franchises that continue to surprise people https://t.co/0y1ftcg8ygGuardians revenge for 2013. I will be at game 1. twitter.com/talkinbaseball…"Rays are getting the W", another Rays fan cheered.Matthew Kem🅿️f@mjk21_Rays are getting the W twitter.com/TalkinBaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Two franchises that continue to surprise people161560Two franchises that continue to surprise people https://t.co/0y1ftcg8ygRays are getting the W twitter.com/TalkinBaseball…Santiago Dunbar@WaterTrashGuyBoth teams deserve this. Tampa Bay is tough. twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Two franchises that continue to surprise people161560Two franchises that continue to surprise people https://t.co/0y1ftcg8ygBoth teams deserve this. Tampa Bay is tough. twitter.com/talkinbaseball…The Ott Spot@TheOttSpot@TalkinBaseball_ yes we're all very surprised the rays made the postseason for the 80th year in a row two years after making the world series this is a real stunner53@TalkinBaseball_ yes we're all very surprised the rays made the postseason for the 80th year in a row two years after making the world series this is a real stunnerEmmet Humenik@emmethumenik1@burner_phillips @TalkinBaseball_ At this point people aren’t surprised they just don’t care. Such a tremendous organization at every level (except ownership). A lot like Cleveland.11@burner_phillips @TalkinBaseball_ At this point people aren’t surprised they just don’t care. Such a tremendous organization at every level (except ownership). A lot like Cleveland.Santiago Dunbar@WaterTrashGuy@TalkinBaseball_ As a Cleveland fan, I was completely willing to accept 2nd or 3rd in the Central, based on what we saw at the beginning of the off season. It didn’t look good. It’s great they surpassed all sports writers wildest expectations. It also feels like CLE fans care more now.@TalkinBaseball_ As a Cleveland fan, I was completely willing to accept 2nd or 3rd in the Central, based on what we saw at the beginning of the off season. It didn’t look good. It’s great they surpassed all sports writers wildest expectations. It also feels like CLE fans care more now.scott 🧦@LEURYGARClA@TalkinBaseball_ LETS GO RAYS 🏻🏻🏻🏻🏻2@TalkinBaseball_ LETS GO RAYS 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Vince Dindia@VinceDindiaCleveland has had one (1) losing season since 2013, and in that season CLE only finished 2 games under .500. CLE has won the Central Division 11 times (!!) since 1994 when it was created. I’m not sure why it’s always considered “a surprise” when we win. Keep doubting this team twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Two franchises that continue to surprise people41Two franchises that continue to surprise people https://t.co/0y1ftcg8ygCleveland has had one (1) losing season since 2013, and in that season CLE only finished 2 games under .500. CLE has won the Central Division 11 times (!!) since 1994 when it was created. I’m not sure why it’s always considered “a surprise” when we win. Keep doubting this team😤 twitter.com/talkinbaseball…spooky liz 🎃👻@lizabothCan’t wait 🥲 twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Talkin’ Baseball@TalkinBaseball_Two franchises that continue to surprise people160Two franchises that continue to surprise people https://t.co/0y1ftcg8ygCan’t wait ♥️🥲 twitter.com/talkinbaseball…Choppa 🛩@ChoppaGoGo@TalkinBaseball_ underrated matchup@TalkinBaseball_ underrated matchupFans from both squads are more than ready to get this series underway. They don't believe their teams being in the postseason should be a surprise to anyone around the league. The fans have had full faith in their teams all year.Other fans are mentioning how good of a matchup this series will be. Both teams' records aren't too far apart and the teams mimick how each other plays.The Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays are similar baseball teamsTampa Bay Rays v Cleveland Guardians Jose RamirezThe Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays stack up really well against each other. Both teams have guys that can contribute to the team from the top of the lineup to the bottom.They aren't led by a bunch of superstars; their rosters are filled with guys who love to compete. Both of these teams are aggressive on the basepaths. Not just with steals, but also with hit-and-runs, and going first to third. They understand when to take advantage of the base paths and when not too.Given how aggressive these teams are, we're in store for some incredible plays from this series. This is a great series to kick off the 2022 MLB postseason.