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Guardians top Rays 3-2 in ALCS Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead
October 15, 2026 at 10:27 PM
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series to take a 2-1 lead.
- Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning to give Cleveland a 3-2 lead after pitcher Griffin Jax misplayed Patrick Bailey's chopper.
- Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings, allowing two runs, and is 2-0 with a 2.16 ERA in four postseason appearances.
- Cleveland's four relievers combined to allow one baserunner over the final four innings, retiring 16 of Tampa Bay's last 17 batters.
- Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Friday, with rain in the forecast.