Guardians rally for 7-3 victory over Rays in ALCS Game 1
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Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Cleveland Guardians overcame an early 2-0 deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1 on October 12, 2026. After five scoreless innings, the Guardians ignited an offensive surge, highlighted by Chase DeLauter's home run in the sixth and Patrick Bailey's game-tying shot in the seventh. Daniel Espino's relief performance bolstered Cleveland's comeback efforts, striking out the top of the Rays' lineup. The Guardians' victory stirs excitement as they continue their push for a World Series berth.
- •Guardians trailed 2-0 after five innings.
- •Daniel Espino struck out Tampa Bay's top three batters in the fifth.
- •Chase DeLauter hit his first postseason homer in the sixth.
- •Patrick Bailey tied the game with a solo shot in the seventh.
- •Cleveland scored seven unanswered runs to win Game 1.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians silence Rays in ALCS Game 1, enough for 'José' chants to ring out at Tropicana Field
"José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and Co. were down 2-0 through 5 innings before they came storming back.
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