Guardians Beat Rays 3-2 to Take 2-1 ALCS Lead
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series, with Petey Halpin hitting a decisive two-run homer to give the Guardians a 2-1 series lead.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 15, 2026 —
The Cleveland Guardians moved ahead in the American League Championship Series, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3. Petey Halpin hit a two-run home run that proved decisive, according to the available game summary, and the victory gave Cleveland a 2-1 lead in the series.
The result leaves the Guardians one game ahead of the Rays in the best-of-seven matchup. The supplied information identifies Halpin’s home run as the key scoring play but does not specify when it occurred, which pitcher allowed it or how the teams scored their other runs.
The 3-2 final score made the game a one-run decision. No additional play-by-play details were provided, so the circumstances surrounding the winning margin and the teams’ scoring sequence are not available. The information also does not state the game’s date or venue.
Halpin’s home run accounted for two of Cleveland’s three runs, while the summary does not identify the player or play responsible for the Guardians’ remaining run. It likewise does not provide details about individual performances beyond Halpin’s decisive homer.
With the series at 2-1, the Guardians hold the advantage after three games, while the Rays trail by one. The available account does not include information about what happened after Game 3 or the schedule for the next game.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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