Rays Beat Guardians 3-1 to Take ALCS Lead
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, taking a 3-2 series lead. Drew Rasmussen was the winning pitcher for the Rays.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 18, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, moving ahead 3-2 in the series. Drew Rasmussen was credited as the winning pitcher for Tampa Bay.
The result gave the Rays the series lead after five games. The summary provided does not include details about how the teams scored, Rasmussen’s pitching performance, or which other players contributed. It also does not specify the game’s date or location.
No information was provided about the teams’ plans for the next game, including its scheduled date or venue. The result establishes the current series score, but further details about the matchup and what comes next are not available in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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