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Rays bullpen emphatically delivered in their first must-win moment of postseason in Game 2

Following a shaky night, the Rays' bullpen rebounded in a big way to tie up the American League Championship Series in Game 2

By Harrison Smajovits · Rays Colored Glasses

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:00 AM

Key Things to Know

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to tie the ALCS at one game apiece.
Starter Freddy Peralta delivered six shutout innings to lead the Rays before exiting.
Relievers Ian Seymour and Bryan Baker secured the final outs to preserve the Game 2 victory.

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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series to level the series at 1-1. Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta set up the victory by throwing six shutout innings before turning the game over to the bullpen at Tropicana Field.

Relievers Kevin Kelly, Ian Seymour, and Bryan Baker combined over the final three innings to limit Cleveland to one run. The writer emphasizes that a dependable bullpen performance is critical for manager Kevin Cash as the series heads to Cleveland.

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Rays bullpen emphatically delivered in their first must-win moment of postseason in Game 2

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