ALCS Game 5 Preview: Guardians Face Rays at Home

Despite initial expectations, an MLB playoff game will take place on Sunday, featuring the Guardians and the Rays in ALCS Game 5.

The game follows a weather-related postponement of Game 4, which the Rays won decisively 7-3, showcasing their best offensive performance of the postseason. Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen, who has excelled with a 1.29 ERA in the playoffs, will pitch against Parker Messick of the Guardians, who has a 3.09 ERA but has struggled with offensive support, resulting in an 0-2 record.

The Guardians need to improve their batting, having scored only seven runs in their last three games. Star player Jose Ramirez, who was hitless in the previous game, is crucial for Cleveland's success. The series will continue in Tampa Bay on Monday.