Messick, once a fan at The Trop, will take the hill there as Guardians’ ALCS Game 2 starter

ST. PETERSBURG — Parker Messick was 7 years old on Oct. 23, 2008, when he watched the Rays beat the Phillies, 4-2, at Tropicana Field in Game 2 of the World Series. Nearly 18 years later, he’ll experience October baseball in this ballpark in a much different manner. On Monday, manager Stephen Vogt named Messick the Guardians’ starter for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Rays. When Messick takes the mound on Tuesday, it will mark a full circle moment for him. Not to mention a big moment as the Guardians look to get one step…