Halpin's homer gives Guardians a 2-1 ALCS edge over the Rays
Cleveland's 3-2 Game 3 win puts it two victories from a World Series date with Milwaukee.
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A go-ahead home run from Petey Halpin lifted the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday, giving Cleveland a 2-1 series lead, The Associated Press reported.
The series so far
| Game | Date | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Mon., Oct. 12 | Guardians 7, Rays 3 | | 2 | Tue., Oct. 13 | Rays 3, Guardians 1 | | 3 | Thu., Oct. 15 | Guardians 3, Rays 2 |
Game 4 was rescheduled because of weather and is being played Saturday night in Cleveland, with Game 5 set for Sunday. If needed, the series would return to Tampa Bay for Games 6 and 7.
The winner opens the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, Oct. 23, in Milwaukee.
Sources
- Halpin's go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for ALCS lead, The Associated Press (via News 5 Cleveland)
- World Series 2026 bracket: Rays vs. Guardians ALCS, Bleacher Report
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