Rays Beat Guardians 3-1, Take 3-2 ALCS Lead
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, with pitcher Drew Rasmussen performing well, to take a 3-2 series lead.
Dothan, AL, October 18, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series, moving ahead 3-2 in the series. Pitcher Drew Rasmussen was described as performing well for Tampa Bay.
The result gives the Rays the series lead, while Cleveland now trails. The summary of the game does not provide further details about how the runs were scored or Rasmussen’s individual statistics, so the extent of his performance cannot be specified.
Game 5’s score was 3-1. No information was provided about the game’s date or location, other players’ contributions, or any notable plays. The available account also does not state when or where the series will continue.
The series remains unresolved, with Tampa Bay holding a 3-2 advantage after the fifth game. The result establishes the current standings between the teams but does not, by itself, provide details about what either club expects or plans next. Further information about the next game and the performances that shaped the outcome was not included in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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