Guardians and Rays open ALCS in Tampa with Game 1 tonight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS on October 12 at Tropicana Field. The Guardians advanced after overcoming a 0-2 deficit against the White Sox in the ALDS. The Rays reached this stage by sweeping the Yankees. Left-hander Foster Griffin makes his postseason debut for the Guardians, while right-hander Drew Rasmussen starts for the Rays after an impressive performance in the previous round. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on TBS and truTV.
- •Game 1 set for October 12 at 8 p.m. ET
- •Guardians triumphed over White Sox after losing first two ALDS games
- •Rays swept Yankees to reach ALCS
- •Foster Griffin makes postseason debut for Guardians
- •Drew Rasmussen starts after strong performance against Yankees
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians vs. Rays live updates, lineups, where to watch: Drew Rasmussen, Foster Griffin open ALCS with World Series trip on the line
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