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Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

The Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night in St Petersburg, Florida. Nathaniel Lowe snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single after Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey homered off Drew Rasmussen. Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca had RBI singles in the first inning for the Rays, and Cedric Mullins hit a solo homer.

Cleveland's bullpen was strong, with five relievers combining for five innings of one-run, two-hit ball. Cade Smith, who pitched in all five games of the division series against the Chicago White Sox, tossed a perfect ninth inning. The Guardians became only the 11th team to overcome an 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five playoff series, having defeated the White Sox on Saturday night.

Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said 'It's been a while since we lost, so I think that's a good thing, and I know the guys will come back and respond tomorrow'. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt said 'We got punched early' but praised his team's readiness. Game 2 is scheduled for Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, with rookie left-hander Parker Messick starting for Cleveland and right-hander Freddy Peralta for the Rays.

Guardians rally past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1
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In this story: Cleveland Guardians · Tampa Bay Rays · Nathaniel Lowe · Chase DeLauter · Patrick Bailey · St Petersburg

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