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Rays tie ALCS 2-2 with win over Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays evened the American League Championship Series at 2-2 by defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5, after a rain‑postponed Game 4 was won by Tampa Bay.

Rays tie ALCS 2-2 with win over Guardians

Key points

  • Game 4 was postponed on Oct. 16 due to rain and later won by the Rays with Jonathan Aranda hitting three times and driving in two runs.
  • The Rays won Game 5 behind Drew Rasmussen, tying the series at two games each.
  • All series games are broadcast nationally on TBS.

American League Championship Series Update

The American League Championship Series pits the Tampa Bay Rays against the Cleveland Guardians for a World Series berth.

Game 3 was won by the Guardians, allowing them to stay alive in the best‑of‑seven series.

Game 4 was scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 but was postponed due to rain.

In the rescheduled Game 4, Jonathan Aranda had three hits and two RBI as the Rays defeated the Guardians.

Junior Caminero and the Tampa Bay Rays evened up the American League Championship Series at 2-2 on Saturday as they defeated the Guardians.

Tampa Bay wins Game 5 behind Drew Rasmussen, tying the series at two games apiece.

All games of the Rays vs. Guardians series will air nationally on TBS.

Your questions, answered

What happened in Game 4 of the ALCS?

Game 4 was postponed because of rain and later won by the Tampa Bay Rays, with Jonathan Aranda recording three hits and two RBI.

How did the Rays tie the series?

The Rays tied the series by winning Game 5, with Drew Rasmussen contributing to the victory, bringing the series to 2-2.

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