Rays Beat Guardians 3-1 to Take 3-2 ALCS Lead
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, taking a 3-2 series lead. Pitcher Drew Rasmussen was highlighted for his performance.
Wilkes Barre Scranton Hazleton, PA, October 18, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, moving ahead 3-2 in the series. The victory gave Tampa Bay the lead in the matchup after five games.
Pitcher Drew Rasmussen was highlighted for his performance in the game. The available information does not provide his statistics, the number of innings he pitched or other details about his outing, so the specific contribution behind that recognition is not clear.
The reported score shows a two-run margin, but further details about how the game unfolded were not provided. There is no information about the scoring plays, individual batting performances, or whether either team made notable defensive plays.
The result puts the Rays ahead in the series, while the Guardians trail 3-2. The summary does not state when or where the next game will be played, or provide information about the teams’ plans for the remainder of the series.
Other details—including the date of Game 5, attendance, starting lineups and any postgame comments—were not included in the information available. The confirmed outcome is a 3-1 Rays win, a 3-2 series lead for Tampa Bay and Rasmussen’s highlighted performance.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.2822news.com, see more information here.
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