Guardians take 2-1 series lead as Game 4 set for 8:08 p.m. ET
The Cleveland Guardians moved to a 2‑1 advantage in the ALCS after a 1 p.m. win, and Game 4 is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET on Friday.
Key points
- Guardians win Game 3, taking 2‑1 series lead over Rays
- Game 3 first pitch moved to 1 p.m. to avoid storms
- Game 4 first pitch set for 8:08 p.m. ET after MLB correction
ALCS Schedule Adjustments and Series Status
Game 3 of the American League Championship Series was moved up five hours to a 1 p.m. first pitch on Thursday to avoid storms later in the day.
The Cleveland Guardians secured an "impressive win" in that game, buoyed by Petey Halpin’s home run, to go up 2‑1 in the best‑of‑seven series.
Game 4 is slated for Friday, with Major League Baseball clarifying that the first pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. ET. A separate announcement listed the start time as 8:10 p.m. ET.
MLB initially showed a 6:10 p.m. start in an early release, but corrected the time after recognizing the error.
The original schedule had the ALCS on Friday at 6 p.m. ET and the National League Championship Series at 9 p.m. ET.
The National League series concluded early because the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending that series in four games with the final game on Thursday night. With no NLCS to follow, MLB moved the Guardians‑Rays matchup into the earlier time slot.
Your questions, answered
Why was Game 3 moved to 1 p.m.?
It was moved to avoid storms later in the day.
What is the correct start time for Game 4?
The first pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. ET.
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