Guardians struggle against Rays in Game 4 loss, 7-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:41 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians lost 7-3 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series at Progressive Field on October 17, 2026. Sloppy defense and lackluster offense plagued the Guardians throughout much of the game. Travis Bazzana hit a home run in the seventh inning, providing some late spark, while concerns grow over the Rays' Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero, who appear to be finding their form. Parker Messick is slated to start for the Guardians in Game 5, with Drew Rasmussen expected to start for the Rays.
- •Guardians scored 3 runs against the Rays' 7 on October 17.
- •Sloppy defense hurt the Guardians in Game 4.
- •Travis Bazzana hit a seventh-inning home run.
- •Parker Messick will start Game 5; Drew Rasmussen likely for the Rays.
- •Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero performed well for Tampa Bay.
- 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians Drop Game 4 To The Rays 7-3
"Well that was a tough loss. I really thought that was a game the Guardians could have won but nothing seemed to go right for them. Sloppy defense plus a sluggish offense for most of the game is a tough combination to try and overcome. It was nice to see Bazzana come alive after a […]
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