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The wounds of a devastating sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays are still fresh for the Yankees, as they come to terms with another disappointing end to a season this week. As we begin what’s likely going to be a long and dreadfully boring offseason with the impending lockout, it’s time to […]
Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey homered, Nathaniel Lowe's two-run single put Cleveland ahead, and the Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1 for a 1-0 series lead. The post Guardians Beat Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1 Behind DeLauter, Bailey and Lowe appeared first on On Tap Sports Net .
Michael Forret isn’t just a pitching prospect. He’s also a potentially fascinating science experiment. You’ve heard of Rays Pitching Magic, right? The Tampa Bay organization, currently battling for the American League pennant, has a reputation for sprinkling metaphorical pixie dust on their pitchers to suddenly transform them into unhittable behemoths. The Rays have worked their […]
The Guardians vs Rays ALCS Game 2 preview breaks down probable starters, injuries and the matchup to watch as Cleveland leads the series 1-0.
On this episode of D1 Daily, Burkie and Roons discuss how the low-payroll Rays repeatedly outplayed the Yankees and compare that clash of styles to Oklahoma’s win over Georgia in Omaha.
After Cleveland stole Game 1, the Rays are going to have to find a way to steal one back. The post ALCS Game 2 Preview: Guardians vs. Rays appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
We got double-LCS action on Monday and both games delivered, the Dodgers and Brewers exchanging haymakers before Milwaukee walked away with a 2-0 series lead and the Guardians pouring it on late against the Rays to take Game 1 on the road. The NL teams will take a break as the series shifts over to […]
The Cleveland Guardians’ hot streak continued on Monday night as they earned their fourth-consecutive victory of the postseason with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS. That contest encapsulated the Guardians’ postseason run thus far. They went down early against the Rays, with Tampa Bay scoring two runs […] The post Foster Griffin reveals Guardians-centric key to ALCS Game 1 win over Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With three-hit performances from José Ramírez and Chase DeLauter, the Guardians no longer look like underdogs. Source
The Tampa Bay Rays appeared positioned to take control of the American League Championship Series before their Game 1 advantage disappeared Monday night. Tampa Bay jumped ahead by two runs in the first inning, but the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 7-3 victory at Tropicana Field. Drew Rasmussen delivered six-plus competitive innings for the Rays, […] The post 3 Rays to blame for tough loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALCS appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Guardians have now won four consecutive postseason games to not just come back from the brink of elimination in the ALDS, but to take a 1-0 lead in the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays. This was a team effort through and through; after starting pitcher Foster Griffin allowed the Rays to score […] The post Stephen Vogt ‘couldn’t be more proud’ of Guardians for ALCS Game 1 win over Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Guardians beat the Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1 on Monday. Cleveland scored six unanswered runs over the final three innings to take a 1-0 series lead.
Not only did the Tampa Bay Rays lose Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, 7-3, they also had to deal with a nervous moment in the top of the ninth with Brayan Rocchio at the plate and a runner at second base. Cole Sulser had forced Rocchio to pop up into foul […] The post Rays fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Junior Caminero injury update appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Truly top to bottom, this was Cleveland Gaurdians taking the Rays to school. The pioneers of dragging old school small ball baseball into the modern era kicking and screaming show why the original is oftentimes the best. Matchups make fights, and one thing is certain after tonight: the Cleveland Guardians are a much scarier and […]
The Tampa Bay Rays faced the Cleveland Guardians in Game 1 of the ALCS on Monday. In the top of the 9th inning, a scary moment unfolded. The Rays were trailing 4-3 with no outs and a man on 2nd. Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio then hit a foul pop fly toward 3rd base. Junior Caminero […] The post Rays Junior Caminero, Johnny DeLuca have scary foul ball collision in ALCS Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez expressed his gratitude toward the city Monday after a 7-3 comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. The Guardians moved three wins from their first World Series appearance since 2016 after Cleveland was able to overcome a 0-2 deficit vs. […] The post Jose Ramirez sends powerful message from Guardians after Game 1 vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The turnaround for the Cleveland Guardians from the ALDS to the ALCS was rather quick, which is the consequence of falling behind 2-0 against the Chicago White Sox, therefore requiring them to play the full five games to advance further in the postseason. But momentum appears to be squarely in the Guardians’ side, if their […] The post Guardians keep on rolling with Game 1 ALCS stunner vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Guardians mounted a comeback to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series, fueled by RBIs from five different players.
The Tampa Bay Rays have been fighting a difficult battle in Game 1 of the ALCS, what with the Cleveland Guardians coming back from a two-run deficit early in the contest to take a 4-2 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning. One solo shot each in the sixth and seventh innings tied […] The post Rays’ Cedric Mullins claps back at Guardians with solo moonshot HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Guardians are on the board in the AL Championship Series! Cleveland was up against a formidable foe to start the ALCS when Drew Rasmussen took the mound. The Tampa Bay Rays’ veteran ace has been near-unhittable this postseason. Rasmussen hadn’t given up a run in his seven innings before his Game 1 start, […] The post Guardians’ Chase DeLauter ends Drew Rasmussen’s scoreless innings streak with ALCS Game 1 HR appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Patrick Bailey has come through for the Cleveland Guardians once again in the 2026 MLB Playoffs. This time around, he hit a solo home run in Game 1 of Cleveland’s American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. With the Guardians trailing, 2-1, and nobody out, […] The post Patrick Bailey evens the score vs. Rays with solo Guardians home run appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Behind a monster performance from catcher William Contreras and great work from their bullpen, the Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-4 in Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday. Milwaukee now leads 2-0, and the series will shift to Dodger Stadium.
Just how deep into the postseason can smart roster building take an MLB team? The playoff runs of the Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays hold the answer. As the Rays and the Guardians are set to clash for the third time in October baseball, the competitive rosters of these two teams have created […] The post Guardians-Rays ALCS Sets a Stunning MLB First That Hasn’t Happened in 31 Years appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Guardians add right-hander Slade Cecconi and drop infielder Daniel Schneemann for the ALCS vs. Tampa Bay, adding bullpen depth for the best-of-seven.
The American League will decide its champion as the ALCS begins in Tampa Bay Monday night. LHP Foster Griffin gets the start for the Guardians while RHP Drew Rasmussen will get the ball for the Rays. First pitch is scheduled for 7pm central time with the game broadcast available via Fox/FS1.