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Guardians lead Rays 1-0 ahead of ALCS Game 2 in Tampa Bay
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday.
Cleveland came from behind after trailing 2-0 and finished with 14 hits.
The Guardians lead the best-of-seven series 1-0 as the teams meet in St. Petersburg, Florida, for Game 2.
Tampa Bay starts Freddy Peralta, while Cleveland sends Parker Messick to the mound.
A win would give Cleveland a 2-0 lead before the series moves to the Guardians’ home field for Game 3.
The Rays are trying to even the series and avoid falling further behind.
Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m.
ET and will be shown on TBS.
The Cleveland Guardians lead the American League Championship Series 1-0 after beating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1.
The teams are scheduled to play Game 2 on Tuesday, October 13, at 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The Guardians are seeking a 2-0 series lead before the series moves to Cleveland, while Tampa Bay aims to even the series.
Parker Messick is scheduled to start for Cleveland, and Freddy Peralta for Tampa Bay.
The Guardians rallied from a 2-0 deficit in the opener and recorded 14 hits.
- Who
- The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays.
- What
- The Guardians lead the ALCS 1-0 and are scheduled to face the Rays in Game 2.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
- Where
- Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Why
- The teams are competing in the American League Championship Series; the winner advances toward a World Series appearance.
Cleveland Guardians
Tampa Bay Rays
Game 2 aim
Cleveland Guardians
Seek a 2-0 series lead before returning to Cleveland.
Tampa Bay Rays
Seek to even the series at 1-1.
Starting pitcher
Cleveland Guardians
Parker Messick is scheduled to start.
Tampa Bay Rays
Freddy Peralta is scheduled to start.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 after trailing 2-0.
Game 2 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 date
- October 13, 2026
- First pitch
- 8 p.m. ET
- Venue
- Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Starting pitchers
- Parker Messick (Cleveland) vs. Freddy Peralta (Tampa Bay)
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