Patrick Bailey ties Game 1 for Guardians with seventh-inning home run

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Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Patrick Bailey ties Game 1 for Guardians with seventh-inning home run
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Patrick Bailey hit a solo home run for the Cleveland Guardians in the seventh inning of Game 1 in the American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on October 12 at Tropicana Field. Bailey's 436-foot blast tied the game at 2-2, with the Guardians previously trailing 2-1. This follows his impactful performance in the divisional round against the Chicago White Sox, where he contributed significantly to Cleveland’s series win. The ALCS matchup remains competitive as both teams seek an early advantage in the series.

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  • •Bailey ties the game with a home run in the seventh inning.
  • •The Guardians are facing the Rays in the ALCS.
  • •Cleveland trailed 2-1 before the home run.
  • •Bailey was acquired from the Giants earlier this season.
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  • 3:41 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Bailey evens the score vs. Rays with solo Guardians home run
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Patrick Bailey has come through for the Cleveland Guardians once again in the 2026 MLB Playoffs. This time around, he hit a solo home run in Game 1 of Cleveland’s American League Championship Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. With the Guardians trailing, 2-1, and nobody out, in the seventh inning, […] The post Patrick Bailey evens the score vs. Rays with solo Guardians home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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