Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays • Oct 12, 2026

In a thrilling ALCS matchup, the Cleveland Guardians rallied from an early deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Foster Griffin pitched 4 solid innings for the Guardians, while Drew Rasmussen gave the Rays a quality start with 6 innings of 2-run ball, but it was Hunter Gaddis who earned the win out of the bullpen. Notable contributions came from Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey, who both homered, with DeLauter's blast igniting a 6-run surge that turned the tide in favor of Cleveland. The Guardians' late-game offense was highlighted by a decisive 2-run double from Jo Adell in the ninth, sealing the victory.