Petey Halpin gives Guardians a lead with two-run homer against Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 6:49 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
In Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on October 15, 2026, Petey Halpin hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, propelling the Guardians to a 3-2 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. This dramatic hit shifted momentum after Cleveland had previously surrendered a 1-0 advantage. Halpin's milestone homer traveled 385 feet to right field, highlighting his unexpected contribution as a rookie in the playoffs. The game is ongoing as the Guardians aim to extend their playoff run at Progressive Field.
- •Halpin's homer came off Griffin Jax in the fifth inning.
- •Cleveland leads 3-2 after trailing earlier in the game.
- •Halpin has hit only four home runs in his MLB career.
- •Progressive Field crowd reacted positively to Halpin's play.
- •Game 3 of the ALCS remains in progress.
- 6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Petey Halpin's monstrous bat flip after go-ahead home run vs Rays
"Petey Halpin's home run in the fifth gave Cleveland a dramatic lead against Tampa Bay.
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