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American League Championship Series
The American League Championship Series is a best‑of‑seven playoff series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians. On 2026-10-18, the Rays won Game 5, 3-1, to take a 3-2 series lead. The series has been affected by weather, with Game 4 postponed to Saturday due to rain.
What to know
- The Guardians lost 7-3 to the Rays in ALCS Game 6, ending their 2026 season. Oct 20
- The loss eliminated Cleveland from postseason contention. Oct 20
- The Rays won Game 2 of the ALCS against the Guardians. Oct 19
- A controversial umpire call occurred when Chandler Simpson hit a chopper with two outs and Victor Mesa Jr. on first. Oct 19
- Starter Drew Rasmussen allowed one run and four hits over seven innings, striking out six. Oct 18
Timeline
- Oct 20, 2026
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