Guardians take Game 1 of ALCS over Rays, 7-3
Cleveland topped Tampa Bay 7-3 in the opening playoff matchup on the Rays' home field, with its pitchers limiting the hosts to a single run across the last eight innings.
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What happened
The Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night, playing at Tampa Bay. Cleveland's pitchers held the Rays to one run over the final eight innings. Coverage describes the win as another October comeback fueled by unexpected contributors.
Why it matters
The reports describe the Guardians stealing a road opener against a Rays team that won the most games in the AL during the regular season. The series is being framed as one where low-scoring, one-run games could decide the outcome.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 10:21 AM ET: Analysts said low-scoring, one-run games were very much in play for the series.
- Oct 13, 2:55 AM ET: Guardians pitching held the Rays to one run over the final eight innings as the offense took over in a 7-3 Game 1 win on the road.
- Oct 13, 8:00 AM ET: Coverage noted the Guardians had struck first in the League Championship Series.
- Rays beat Guardians 3-1 to take 3-2 ALCS lead
- Rays beat Guardians in Game 4, tying ALCS at 2-2
- Halpin's go-ahead homer sends Guardians past Rays
- Rays even ALCS with Guardians after Game 2 win
- Cleveland wins ALCS Game 1 at Tampa Bay, 7-3
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