The Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday at Progressive Field. Starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen led Tampa Bay by allowing just one run over seven dominant innings. The victory gives the Rays a 3-2 series lead, leaving them one win away from clinching a World Series berth.
The series now shifts to Tampa for Game 6 on Monday, where the Rays have an opportunity to secure their third Fall Classic appearance in franchise history. Cleveland starting pitcher Parker Messick took the mound opposite Rasmussen, but the Guardians were held in check as Tampa Bay took control of the best-of-seven matchup.
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