Guardians host Rays in Game 3 of tied ALCS
Game 3 of the ALCS between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays kicks off in Cleveland after the series split, with a 1 p.m. start moved up to avoid rain.
Key points
- Series tied 1‑1 after Guardians win Game 1 and Rays win Game 2
- Game 3 starts at 1 p.m. Eastern in Cleveland to dodge forecasted evening rain
- Guardians will start right‑hander Gavin Williams, who posted a 1.54 ERA in the postseason
- José Ramírez has four hits in the first two games for Cleveland
- Junior Caminero logged a double in Game 2 and has a hit in four straight games
The American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians entered Game 3 on Thursday.
The series is tied at one win apiece after the Guardians captured Game 1 in a comeback and the Rays won a low‑scoring Game 2.
Game 3 was moved up to a 1 p.m. Eastern start to avoid forecasted evening rain.
The matchup takes place in Cleveland, with the Guardians hosting the Rays.
Cleveland right‑hander Gavin Williams is slated to start for the Guardians.
Williams has struck out at least ten batters in two of his last three starts and did not allow a run in the decisive ALDS game against the Chicago White Sox.
He entered the postseason with a 1.54 ERA over 11 2/3 innings, 24 strikeouts and 14 wins, ranking second on the Guardians in victories.
Cleveland’s José Ramírez recorded four hits in the first two games of the series.
Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero logged a double in Game 2 and has reached a hit in four consecutive contests.
The ALCS remains evenly matched, with both clubs having won one game each.
Your questions, answered
Who is starting for the Guardians in Game 3 of the ALCS?
Right‑hander Gavin Williams is slated to start for Cleveland.
Why was Game 3 of the ALCS moved to an earlier start time?
The start was moved to 1 p.m. Eastern to avoid forecasted evening rain.
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