Rays Beat Guardians 3-1 to Take ALCS Lead
In Cleveland, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, taking a 3-2 series lead, with Drew Rasmussen highlighted for his pitching performance.
Rochester, NY, October 18, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series in Cleveland, moving ahead 3-2 in the series. Drew Rasmussen was highlighted for his pitching performance.
The result puts Tampa Bay one win ahead in the best-of-seven matchup, according to the reported series score. The available information does not provide details about Rasmussen’s statistics, how many innings he pitched, or the specific plays that shaped the game. It also does not identify the date or venue beyond stating that the game was in Cleveland.
The summary does not specify which players scored, how the three Tampa Bay runs were produced, or when Cleveland scored its lone run. It provides no further account of the teams’ performances beyond the final score and Rasmussen’s pitching. No direct quotes from players, coaches or team officials were provided.
With the series at 3-2, the Rays hold the lead in the matchup. The information available does not state when or where the next game will be played, whether either team has announced a starting pitcher, or what happened after Game 5. Those details cannot be confirmed from the reported summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.
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