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Rain delays ALCS Game 4 between Rays and Guardians
Rain delayed Game 4 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland on Friday.
Cleveland leads the series 2-1 after winning Game 3 by a score of 3-2.
The Guardians planned a bullpen game, with Shawn Armstrong opening on the mound, while Nick Martinez was set to start for Tampa Bay.
Armstrong had allowed one hit in 5⅓ innings over five postseason appearances.
Martinez went 15-6 in the regular season and had a 3.10 earned run average.
Rain was expected for much of the day, but a forecast window could allow play to begin in the evening.
The teams are waiting to play Game 4 as Cleveland seeks a 3-1 lead and Tampa Bay tries to level the series.
Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians was set to begin in a rain delay.
The Guardians led the best-of-seven series 2-1 after winning Game 3 by 3-2.
The game’s start time was moved back two hours to 8 p.m. ET.
Cleveland named Shawn Armstrong as its opener, while Tampa Bay planned to start Nick Martinez.
Rain was forecast in Cleveland, with a possible window to play between 8 and 11 p.m. ET.
- Who
- The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians.
- What
- Game 4 of the American League Championship Series was set to begin in a rain delay.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 16, 2026; the scheduled start was 8 p.m. ET.
- Where
- Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Why
- Rain delayed the start; the sources do not state a more specific reason.
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Cleveland defeated Tampa Bay 3-2 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
The game’s start time was moved back two hours to 8 p.m. ET after the Brewers swept the Dodgers.
Game 4 was set to begin in a rain delay.
- Series score
- Guardians led 2-1
- Game 3 score
- Guardians 3, Rays 2
- Scheduled Game 4 start
- 8 p.m. ET
- Cleveland opener
- Shawn Armstrong
- Tampa Bay starter
- Nick Martinez
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Tonight’s scheduled 8:08 p.m. (ET) ALCS Game Four in Cleveland will begin in a delay. We will provide updates regarding the preparation of the field and any other potential adjustments as they become available.