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Rain Halts ALCS: Guardians-Rays Game 4 Postponed
17 Oct
Summary
- Persistent rain caused the first postseason game postponement at Progressive Field.
- ALCS Game 4 was rescheduled for Saturday, becoming Game 4.
- Sunday will now host Game 5, with original Game 4 tickets valid.
Persistent rain and deteriorating field conditions have led to the first-ever postseason game postponement at Progressive Field. Friday's American League Championship Series Game 4 between the Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays was officially called off by Major League Baseball after officials evaluated the weather.
The postponement means Saturday's scheduled Game 5 will now be played as Game 4, with a first pitch set for 8 p.m. The rained-out Game 4 will be made up on Sunday as Game 5, starting at 5 p.m.
Fans with tickets for the original Friday Game 4 can use them for Sunday's Game 5, while Saturday's ticket holders will use their current tickets for Saturday's Game 4. Parking passes will automatically transfer to the new dates.
The Guardians currently lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. This marks Cleveland's fourth weather-related home postponement in 2026, though previous postponements were for regular-season games. The extended delay could offer strategic advantages for both teams' pitching staffs.
