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Rays look to level ALCS against Guardians in Game 2
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.
The Guardians rallied after trailing 2-0 entering the sixth inning and took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Game 2 is Tuesday in Tampa Bay, before the teams take a day off and change venues.
The Rays will start right-hander Freddy Peralta, who has gone 5-2 in 10 starts with Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay needs a win to even the series before it moves away from home.
In the current series format, teams that win Game 1 on the road have gone on to win 41 of 73 series.
The Tampa Bay Rays host the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 13, 2026.
Cleveland won Game 1, 7-3, to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Guardians collected 14 hits in the opener.
The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET at the Rays’ home stadium.
- Who
- The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians.
- What
- They are playing Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
- When
- Oct. 13, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
- Where
- The Rays’ home stadium in Tampa Bay.
- Why
- It is the second game of the ALCS; the Rays are seeking to level the series after losing Game 1.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Cleveland beat Tampa Bay 7-3 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
The teams are scheduled to meet in Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET.
- Game 1 score
- Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Series score before Game 2
- Guardians lead 1-0
- Game 2 start
- 8 p.m. ET, Oct. 13, 2026
- Hits in Game 1
- Guardians: 14
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