Guardians Beat Rays 3-2 to Take 2-1 ALCS Lead
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series, giving the Guardians a 2-1 series lead.

Youngstown, OH, October 15, 2026 —
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, moving ahead 2-1 in the series.
The one-run result gave Cleveland the lead in the best-of-seven matchup, while Tampa Bay now trails. The trend summary does not provide details about how the runs were scored, which players contributed, or how the game unfolded. It also does not specify the game’s date or location.
With the series at 2-1, the Guardians are ahead, but the information provided does not state when the next game will be played or what its result was. No additional details about injuries, pitching decisions, or team statements were included.
The confirmed result is limited to the final score and series standing: Cleveland 3, Tampa Bay 2, with the Guardians leading the AL Championship Series two games to one.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY – AP Sports Writer on www.wkbn.com, see more information here.
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