Guardians hold 2-1 lead over Rays in ALCS under Vogt's management
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

The Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in the American League Championship Series after three games. Cleveland won Game 1 on October 12, 8-3, before dropping Game 2 on October 13, 2-1. In Game 3, played at Progressive Field on October 15, the Guardians secured a 3-2 victory. The series continues today with Game 4 at Cleveland's Progressive Field. Manager Stephen Vogt is credited with notable leadership in guiding the Guardians through the postseason.
- •Guardians lead ALCS 2-1 against the Rays.
- •Cleveland won Game 1, lost Game 2, and won Game 3.
- •Game 4 is scheduled for today in Cleveland.
- •Stephen Vogt is in his third season as Guardians manager.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians Stephen Vogt Continues His Winning Managerial Path
"The Cleveland Guardians have taken a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series. Manager Stephen Vogt is a big reason for their success.
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