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Rays push Guardians to brink with 3-1 ALCS Game 5 win
October 19, 2026 at 01:28 AM
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TGThe Guardian
Rays on verge of World Series return after Rasmussen dazzles in win over Guardians
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ESESPN
Drew Rasmussen's Game 5 gem puts Rays on cusp of World Series - ESPN
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Lineups, live updates for Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 5 - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Sunday to take a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series.
- Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings with six strikeouts, earning his second postseason win.
- Tampa Bay scored single runs in each of the first three innings, chasing starter Parker Messick after 57 pitches.
- Closer Bryan Baker converted his 35th consecutive save to seal the victory.
- Game 6 is scheduled for Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.