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Halpin's homer seals ALCS win
15 Oct
Summary
- Petey Halpin hit a two-run homer for the win.
- Gavin Williams earned the postseason win.
- Cade Smith secured the save with four outs.
Petey Halpin's impressive two-run homer propelled the Cleveland Guardians to a crucial 3-2 victory against the Rays in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. This win gives the Guardians a 2-1 series lead and brings them within two wins of their first World Series appearance since 2016.
Gavin Williams secured his second postseason win by pitching five effective innings, allowing only two runs. The bullpen, featuring Daniel Espino, Erik Sabrowski, and Hunter Gaddis, maintained the lead before closer Cade Smith sealed the victory with a four-out save, fending off a late Rays rally.
The decisive homer came in the fifth inning off pitcher Griffin Jax, following an earlier lead by the Guardians in the second. The crowd of over 30,000 at Progressive Field erupted after Halpin's blast, which was followed by a memorable bat flip. Game 4 is scheduled for Friday.
