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Cedric Mullins hits late home run as Rays trail Guardians 4-3 in ALCS Game 1

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Cedric Mullins hits late home run as Rays trail Guardians 4-3 in ALCS Game 1

Summary

Cedric Mullins hit a solo home run in the eighth inning to cut the Cleveland Guardians' lead to 4-3 during Game 1 of the ALCS on October 13, 2026. The Guardians had rallied from a two-run deficit to take the lead, aided by a two-run single from Nathaniel Lowe and a pair of solo homers. Despite Mullins' effort, the Rays could not seize the momentum, ultimately seeing the Guardians extend their lead to 7-3 as the game transitioned to the final inning. This puts the Rays in a challenging position as the series progresses.

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By the Numbers

•Game 1 of the ALCS took place on October 13, 2026.
•Rays were trailing 4-2 before Mullins' home run.
•Guardians increased their lead to 7-3 in the ninth inning.
•Cleveland previously tied the game with two solo home runs.
•Rays must regroup for the next game in the series.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have been fighting a difficult battle in Game 1 of the ALCS, what with the Cleveland Guardians coming back from a two-run deficit early in the contest to take a 4-2 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning. One solo shot each in the sixth and seventh innings tied the game for Cleveland before a two-run single from […] The post Rays’ Cedric Mullins claps back at Guardians with solo moonshot HR appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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