Guardians face Rays in ALCS after challenging Game 5
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
The Guardians are set to begin the ALCS against the Rays in St. Petersburg following a demanding Game 5. This matchup contrasts with the Rays, who enter the series after four days of rest. Rays pitcher Griffin Jax commented on the classic debate of rest versus rust as the teams prepare for this critical matchup.
- •Guardians travel to St. Petersburg after Game 5 victory.
- •Rays have had four days of rest before the series opener.
- •Griffin Jax comments on the rest versus rust debate.
- 1:28 AMESPN MLB — Rays, Guardians take contrasting paths to ALCS: 'Age-old debate, rest vs. rust'
"The Guardians head into the ALCS after a whirlwind Game 5 and flight to St. Petersburg, while the Rays will start the series coming off four days of rest. "It's an age-old debate, rest versus rust," said Rays pitcher Griffin Jax.
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