Rays beat Guardians 3-1 to take 3-2 ALCS lead
Tampa Bay topped Cleveland 3-1 on Sunday night in Game 5 of the ALCS, with starter Drew Rasmussen pitching seven strong innings. Game 6 is set for Monday night at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
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What happened
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Sunday night in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series. Starter Drew Rasmussen gave up one run across seven innings and earned his second win of the postseason. Tampa Bay's offense kept steady pressure on Cleveland, and the Rays moved ahead 3-2 in the series.
Why it matters
Tampa Bay now holds a 3-2 lead in the ALCS, and Game 6 takes place Monday night at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
Coverage
- Look who's back! Glasnow, Arozarena among Game 6 attendees at Trop (mlb.com)
- Rasmussen's gem puts Rays on cusp of World Series (espn.com)
- Takeaways as Rays move one win away from World Series (ESPN)
- Guardians in serious trouble as Rays move one win away from World Series (Yahoo Sports)
- 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
- Guardians take Game 1 of ALCS over Rays, 7-3
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