Guardians struggle as Messick pairs with new catcher Bailey in ALCS Game 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:06 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians lost 3-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the ALCS on October 18. Starting pitcher Parker Messick, making his postseason debut with catcher Patrick Bailey, struggled significantly, lasting only two innings and allowing two runs. The Guardians' offense also faltered, scoring just one run and totaling five hits. With this loss, the Guardians now trail the best-of-seven series 3-2. The teams will meet again for Game 6 on October 19 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- •Guardians lose Game 5 of the ALCS, trailing series 3-2.
- •Parker Messick lasts only two innings with Bailey catching.
- •Cleveland's offense records just one run and five hits.
- •Game 6 is scheduled for October 19 at Tropicana Field.
- 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians giving Parker Messick new catcher vs Rays fair to question. Opinion
"Guardians manager Stephen Vogt conceded before ALCS Game 5 "there is some risk" pairing Parker Messick with Patrick Bailey. Cleveland tried it anyway.
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