Guardians Beat Rays 3-2, Take 2-1 ALCS Lead

Rochester, NY, October 15, 2026 —

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Petey Halpin hit the go-ahead home run, according to the available account.

The one-run result gave Cleveland the series advantage after three games. Halpin’s home run was identified as the decisive hit, but the account does not specify when it was hit, how many runners were on base or how the scoring unfolded around it. It also does not provide details about the starting pitchers, other contributors or the teams’ performances during the game.

The date and location of Game 3 were not provided. No additional information was available about the schedule for the next game, the format of the remaining series or how either team responded after the result. The score and series standing are the only broader results included in the summary.

With the Guardians now listed as leading 2-1, the reported outcome marks a change in the series balance in Cleveland’s favor. The summary does not indicate whether the teams had previously been tied or describe the results of the first two games beyond the current series score. It also does not provide a final score breakdown by inning or any postgame comments.

The available information establishes the central facts: Cleveland won Game 3 by a score of 3-2, Halpin supplied the go-ahead homer and the Guardians hold a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series. Further details about the game and what comes next were not included.

Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.rochesterfirst.com, see more information here.

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