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Guardians Rally Past Rays in ALCS Opener
13 Oct
Summary
- Guardians overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Rays.
- Cleveland won four consecutive games, rallying from a 2-0 series deficit.
- The Rays and Guardians have lengthy World Series droughts.
The Cleveland Guardians initiated the American League Championship Series with a stunning 7-3 victory over the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, Oct. 12, at Tropicana Field. The Guardians staged a dramatic comeback, overcoming an early 2-0 deficit.
Tampa Bay initially took the lead in the first inning with RBI singles from Junior Caminero and Jonny DeLuca. However, Cleveland chipped away at the lead, with Chase DeLauter hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning, followed by Patrick Bailey tying the game with a solo shot in the seventh.
The Guardians' resilience was evident as they have now won four games in a row, mirroring their earlier comeback from a 2-0 series deficit against the Chicago White Sox in the AL Division Series. This victory sets an intense tone for the ALCS, with both franchises carrying significant historical World Series droughts.
