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Arizona Diamondbacks News, 10/19: Tampa teeters on brink

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By Jim McLennan · AZ Snake Pit

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Tampa Bay Rays took a 3-2 ALCS lead after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5.
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt noted the Guardians must generate more base runners and runs to avoid elimination.
Young Arizona Diamondbacks players like Brandyn Garcia, Ryan Waldschmidt, and Jordan Lawlar could see larger roles in 2027.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays moved within one win of reaching the World Series following a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS. The win gave Tampa Bay a 3-2 series lead as the matchup heads back to Tropicana Field, leaving Cleveland facing elimination.

Closer to home, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue monitoring young talent, including prospect Patrick Forbes in the Arizona Fall League and potential expanded future roles for Brandyn Garcia, Ryan Waldschmidt, and Jordan Lawlar.

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