Rays and Guardians Clash in ALCS Game 3
The Tampa Bay Rays will compete against the Cleveland Guardians in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday afternoon, with the series currently tied at 1-1. The Rays secured a victory on Tuesday with a score of 3-1, evening the series.
Tampa Bay, which finished the regular season with a record of 98-64, has performed well against the Guardians, winning five of their six regular-season matchups. They have a road record of 44-38 this season, including the playoffs. The Guardians, with a record of 85-77, have won four of their last five games and hold a home record of 42-42 in 2026.
The game will feature right-hander Griffin Jax starting for the Rays, while the Guardians will counter with Gavin Williams. The first pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland, moved earlier due to weather concerns. Cleveland is currently favored at -133 on the money line, with an over/under set at 6.5 runs.
