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MLB moves up start time of ALCS Game 3 due to inclement Cleveland weather

The start time for Game 3 of the ALCS on Thursday was moved up five hours to 1 p.m. ET due to expected inclement weather.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 5:37 PM
MLB moves up start time of ALCS Game 3 due to inclement Cleveland weather
Key Things to Know
  • MLB moved ALCS Game 3 up five hours to 1 p.m. ET due to forecasted rain in Cleveland.
  • The ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians is tied 1-1 entering Thursday's game.
  • NLCS Game 4 between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers was also shifted to 8 p.m. ET.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Major League Baseball announced that Game 3 of the American League Championship Series has been rescheduled to 1 p.m. ET on Thursday. The matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field was originally set for 6 p.m. ET but was shifted up five hours to avoid forecasted rain in northeast Ohio.

The proactive schedule adjustment ensures the series stays on track, with the teams tied 1-1 after opening two games at Tropicana Field. In addition, MLB moved Game 4 of the National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers up one hour to 8 p.m. ET on Thursday.

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