Guardians come back from 2-0 deficit to take ALCS Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
BaseballThe Guardians rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS on October 12. After falling behind 2-0 early, Cleveland responded with a strong performance highlighted by four players acquired at the trade deadline. Foster Griffin started for the Guardians, settling down after giving up two runs in the first inning, while Patrick Bailey, Nate Lowe, and Jo Adell contributed key hits that led to the comeback. This win marks Cleveland's fourth consecutive playoff victory, with three being of the comeback variety.
- •Guardians won Game 1 of the ALCS 7-3 against the Rays.
- •Cleveland trailed 2-0 before scoring seven unanswered runs.
- •Trade deadline additions played a crucial role in the win.
- •This marks the Guardians' fourth straight playoff victory.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians' trade deadline additions come through in ALCS Game 1 win
"The Guardians made four midseason additions who are on the playoff roster. Those acquisitions went 4-for-4 in leading to yet another 0-2 comeback.
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