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Rays Face Guardians in ALCS Opener Tonight!
13 Oct
Summary
- ALCS Game 1 features Rays vs. Guardians at 8 PM ET.
- Drew Rasmussen starts for Rays, Foster Griffin for Guardians.
- Key players like Junior Caminero and Steven Kwan are highlighted.
The ALCS kicks off tonight as the Tampa Bay Rays welcome the Cleveland Guardians to Tropicana Field for Game 1. The highly anticipated matchup is slated for an 8 p.m. ET start. Drew Rasmussen, who boasts a 16-5 record and a 2.67 ERA, is the projected starting pitcher for the Rays. He will be opposed by the Guardians' Foster Griffin, who has a 15-6 record with a 3.60 ERA.
The game will be broadcast on TBS, truTV, and available for streaming on HBO Max. Fans looking for advanced stats will note the impressive season numbers from Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero, who has hit 42 home runs and driven in 101 runs. For the Guardians, players like Steven Kwan, who has scored 80 runs and maintained a .382 on-base percentage, will be crucial. Both teams have players on the injured list, with the Rays reporting several forearm and hamstring issues, while the Guardians have players dealing with back and wrist injuries.
