Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians • Oct 15, 2026

In a tightly contested matchup, the Cleveland Guardians edged out the Tampa Bay Rays with a final score of 3-2, taking a 2-1 lead in the ALCS. Griffin Jax of the Rays struggled, allowing three earned runs over four innings, while Gavin Williams delivered a strong performance for the Guardians, going five innings with two earned runs and striking out nine, earning the win. The scoring began in the second inning when Nathaniel Lowe doubled to bring in Jo Adell for Cleveland. The Rays responded in the fourth with a two-run triple from Chandler Simpson, scoring Yandy Díaz and Victor Mesa Jr. However, Petey Halpin's fifth-inning homer brought the Guardians back ahead, allowing them to hold on for the victory. Cade Smith secured the save with 1.1 scoreless innings, further solidifying the Guardians' advantage in the series.