MLB moves up ALCS Game 3 start time to 1 p.m. ET amid weather concerns
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The start time for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians has been moved up to 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, originally scheduled for 6 p.m. ET. This change is in response to expected rain and thunderstorms in Cleveland later in the evening. The decision was made to prevent disruption during the late innings of the game. The teams are tied at one game apiece, with Gavin Williams starting for the Guardians opposed by Griffin Jax of the Rays.
- •Game 3 of the ALCS moved to 1 p.m. ET on Thursday.
- •Originally set for 6 p.m. ET due to weather forecasts.
- •Rays and Guardians are tied 1-1 in the series.
- •Gavin Williams to pitch for the Guardians against Griffin Jax.
- 5:51 PMESPN — MLB moves up start time of ALCS Game 3 due to inclement Cleveland weather
- 4:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rays, Guardians to play ALCS Game 3 in afternoon with rain forecast Thursday night
- 4:46 PMYahoo Sports — Game Time for ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland Moved to 1PM ET
- 4:34 PMCBS MLB — Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 start time moved up to 1 p.m. due to inclement weather
"The start time for Game 3 of the ALCS on Thursday was moved up five hours to 1 p.m. ET due to expected inclement weather.
"Major League Baseball moved the start time up five hours in order for the series to remain on schedule.
"The league is being proactive in light of weather reports for Thursday's Game 3
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 14, 2026, 5:51 PMMLB moves up start time of ALCS Game 3 due to inclement Cleveland weather
The start time for Game 3 of the ALCS on Thursday was moved up five hours to 1 p.m. ET due to expected inclement weather.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 4:56 PMRays, Guardians to play ALCS Game 3 in afternoon with rain forecast Thursday night
Major League Baseball moved the start time up five hours in order for the series to remain on schedule.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 4:46 PMGame Time for ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland Moved to 1PM ET
Blame it on the rain
- CBS MLBOct 14, 2026, 4:34 PMRays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 start time moved up to 1 p.m. due to inclement weather
The league is being proactive in light of weather reports for Thursday's Game 3
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