Guardians fall 7-3 to Rays in Game 4 as Espino returns after long layoff
The Cleveland Guardians lost 7-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the ALCS, with rookie Daniel Espino pitching after a three‑and‑a‑half‑year absence.
Key points
- Guardians lost 7-3 to Rays in Game 4 of the ALCS at Progressive Field.
- Daniel Espino, a rookie right‑hander, started after nearly three and a half years away from pitching.
- The loss tied the series at 2-2 after Cleveland had taken a 2-1 lead in Game 3.
- Stephen Vogt managed the Guardians; Nick Martínez started for the Rays.
- Espino recorded a strikeout in Game 3 when the Guardians won 3-2.
Game 4 of the ALCS ends in a 7-3 loss for Cleveland
On October 16, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians were defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field.
Rookie right‑hander Daniel Espino, a Panamanian who had not pitched in a game for nearly three and a half years, made a start in the contest. His appearance was described as rocky, and the Guardians were unable to overcome the deficit.
The loss tied the best‑of‑seven series at two games apiece after the Guardians had previously taken a 2-1 lead by winning Game 3, 3-2, with Espino recording a strikeout in that game.
Stephen Vogt managed the Guardians during the series, while the Rays opened the game with right‑hander Nick Martínez.
Your questions, answered
What was the score of Game 4 of the ALCS between the Guardians and Rays?
The Guardians lost 7-3 to the Rays.
Who started for the Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS?
Rookie right‑hander Daniel Espino started for the Guardians.
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