Rays tie ALCS with Game 4 win over Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 4:49 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays claimed a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) on October 18, 2026, leveling the series at two games apiece. Following an early run by the Guardians, the Rays rallied back, taking control in the sixth inning and maintaining their lead. Key contributions included Jonathan Aranda's three hits and a critical sixth-inning double from Junior Caminero. Yandy Diaz capped the game with a two-run homer in the ninth. The series is poised for a thrilling conclusion with the remaining three games set to determine the ALCS champion.
- •Rays win Game 4 of the ALCS, tying the series 2-2.
- •Jonathan Aranda drives in two runs for the Rays.
- •Yandy Diaz hits a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- •Game 5 will be critical in determining the ALCS winner.
- •Fans anticipate a possible Game 7 between the two teams.
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Getting spicy…’ – MLB fans are excited after Tampa Bay Rays tie ALCS with Game 4 victory
"The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 7-3 win in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians to tie the series up. Fans on social media think this could be an ‘all-timer’.
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