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Game 1 star Ramirez shoulders blame as two costly miscues sink Guardians

Guardians star Jose Ramirez expressed regret for a pair of costly fourth-inning miscues that led to three unearned runs for the Rays, who evened the series with a 3-1 win in Game 2.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:13 AM
Game 1 star Ramirez shoulders blame as two costly miscues sink Guardians
Key Things to Know
  • Jose Ramirez took blame for two fourth-inning miscues that led to Cleveland's 3-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to even the ALCS at 1-1.
  • Ramirez left third base uncovered and then committed a fielding error that allowed three unearned runs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jose Ramirez took responsibility for defensive miscues that led to three unearned runs in the Cleveland Guardians' 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 2 of the ALCS. In the fourth inning, Ramirez left third base uncovered before committing a fielding error on Ben Williamson's grounder. The defeat allowed the Rays to even the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

Following the error, Tampa Bay capitalized immediately when Liam Hicks hit a two-run single off Parker Messick to establish a 3-0 lead. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt acknowledged the sloppy fielding, while Ramirez expressed frustration after previously helping Cleveland win Game 1.

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