Guardians Take 2-1 ALCS Lead With 3-2 Win Over Rays
The Cleveland Guardians took a 2-1 lead in the AL Championship Series by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3, with Petey Halpin hitting a decisive go-ahead home run.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 15, 2026 —
The Cleveland Guardians moved ahead 2-1 in the American League Championship Series, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3. Petey Halpin hit the decisive go-ahead home run, according to the available account of the game.
The result gives Cleveland the series lead after three games. The supplied information does not include details about when Halpin hit the home run, how many runners were on base, or which pitcher gave it up. It also does not identify the date or location of the game.
The account provides the final score and the central scoring moment, but not a fuller play-by-play or other game statistics. No details were provided about additional scoring, pitching performances, defensive plays or individual contributions beyond Halpin’s home run. The teams’ records entering the game and the circumstances of the first two games were not included.
With the series now at 2-1, Cleveland holds the advantage described in the summary. The information provided does not say when Game 4 is scheduled or offer further details about the teams’ plans. The reported outcome is limited to the Guardians’ 3-2 victory, their resulting series lead and Halpin’s go-ahead homer.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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