Guardians announce Foster Griffin as Game 1 starter against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
BaseballThe Guardians have named Foster Griffin as their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays on October 12. With Parker Messick and Gavin Williams unavailable, Griffin steps up after a strong performance in the ALDS. Manager Stephen Vogt emphasized taking it one game at a time, leading up to this matchup. Griffin pitched 2 ⅔ innings in relief in Game 3 of the ALDS, allowing one run and striking out seven batters. The first pitch is set for 8 p.m.
- •Griffin was acquired at the trade deadline from the Nationals.
- •Rays won the regular season series against the Guardians 5-1.
- •Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays.
- •Griffin struck out seven of 11 batters faced in the ALDS.
- •Game 1 is scheduled for October 12 at 8 p.m.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians name Foster Griffin as ALCS Game 1 starting pitcher vs Rays
"With Parker Messick and Gavin Williams unavailable, the Guardians are going with one of their lefties to face the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS.
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