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Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 3 FAQ (Thurs., 6 ET, TBS/HBO Max)

ST. PETERSBURG -- It’s a new day in the ALCS, as the Rays and Guardians are headed back to Cleveland tied up at 1-1. The Rays' 3-1 win in Game 2 shifted this series back into focus after the Guardians…

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:30 AM
Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 3 FAQ (Thurs., 6 ET, TBS/HBO Max)
Key Things to Know
  • The ALCS shifts to Cleveland tied 1-1 for Game 3 between the Rays and Guardians on Thursday.
  • Tampa Bay announced right-hander Griffin Jax as the starting pitcher, while Cleveland is expected to start Gavin Williams.
  • The Rays leveled the series with a 3-1 victory in Game 2 after the Guardians won the opener 7-3.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians head to Progressive Field tied 1-1 in the American League Championship Series ahead of Game 3 on Thursday. After Cleveland took the opener 7-3, Tampa Bay rebounded with a 3-1 victory in Game 2 behind starter Freddy Peralta. The next three matchups will take place in Cleveland as both clubs pursue a spot in the World Series.

Tampa Bay will start right-hander Griffin Jax, while Cleveland is expected to counter with Gavin Williams on normal rest. Both clubs enter the pivotal contest with fully rested bullpens following a Wednesday off-day, though Tampa Bay left-hander Shane McClanahan remains shut down for the remainder of the postseason.

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