{"id":22621,"date":"2026-10-12T22:05:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=22621"},"modified":"2026-10-12T22:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T05:05:42","slug":"guardians-rays-alcs-game-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2026\/10\/12\/guardians-rays-alcs-game-1\/","title":{"rendered":"ALCS: Guardians Play Spoiler, Steal Game One on Road against Rays"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Guardians 7, Rays 3<\/h2>\n<p>Despite falling behind early, the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/guardians\">Cleveland Guardians<\/a> came back against the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/rays\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> to take Game One of the ALCS 7-3. The win is the Guardians\u2019 fourth consecutive victory, with the team outscoring their opponents 27-11 in the process.<\/p>\n<h3>Game Summary<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"dkIq9jmpS31HCCk32b4i_Q\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2299907645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'dkIq9jmpS31HCCk32b4i_Q',sig:'pbYeKUl7nQY7D_8M7rqDp2riuQKf1IoxnYgqN57xSdk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2299907645',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Rays wasted no time on offense, taking a 2-0 first-inning lead on RBI singles from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caminju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Junior Caminero<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/delucjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jonny DeLuca<\/a>. However, the Guardians slowly clawed back.<\/p>\n<p>In the sixth inning, rookie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/delauch01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chase DeLauter<\/a>\u2019s 381-foot solo home run cut the Rays\u2019 lead in half. The ensuing inning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bailepa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Patrick Bailey<\/a> launched a 436-foot solo home run of his own, tying the game 2-2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lowena01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nathaniel Lowe<\/a> later gave the Guardians their first lead of the game, singling into center field and scoring both DeLauter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ramire041jos,ramire022jos,ramire032jos,ramire039jos&amp;search=Jose+Ramirez&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jose Ramirez<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the bottom frame, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mullice01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cedric Mullins<\/a> connected on his second career postseason home run, bringing the Rays to within a run. However, the Guardians responded with a three-run ninth inning. After Ramirez laced an RBI single into left field, trade deadline acquisition <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/a\/adelljo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jo Adell<\/a> lined a two-run double past third base, putting the visitors in front 7-3.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right for the Guardians<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"UIvVUDA3RHJcq9j9SX_qbQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2299904711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UIvVUDA3RHJcq9j9SX_qbQ',sig:'VCdPaKG5LZVxWLDHWZFBYZ3Af0Gq_UytBmS2pStNnxA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2299904711',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite a slow start, the Guardians\u2019 offense 14 fourteen hits, their most in a game this postseason. The team\u2019s relief unit also held its own, allowing one run on two hits across five innings following starter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/grifffo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Foster Griffin<\/a>\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong for the Guardians<\/h3>\n<p>Even though the Guardians collected six hits through five innings, they failed to score any runs. They also turned to their relief corps early, using five different relievers by night\u2019s end due to Griffin\u2019s short start.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right for the Rays<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"9OJwuYZ1TzZeRH-ukvqBCA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2299890745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9OJwuYZ1TzZeRH-ukvqBCA',sig:'neWCLESZ_8epF-9jfaqOW_OSsTHxTKhkxLDbk1Q89Ok=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2299890745',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rasmudr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Drew Rasmussen<\/a> delivered once more on Monday, throwing six innings of two-run baseball. He struck out seven batters in the process, bringing his postseason ERA down to 1.29.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong for the Rays<\/h3>\n<p>The Rays\u2019 relievers struggled mightily in Game One, allowing five runs on six hits in three innings. The team\u2019s offense also went quiet after one frame, collecting three total hits after the first inning.<\/p>\n<h3>Manager Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>Despite dropping Game One, Rays manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/cashke01.shtml\">Kevin Cash<\/a> took the loss on the chin.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a while since we\u2019ve lost,&#8221; said Cash postgame. &#8220;That\u2019s a good thing. I know the guys will come back and respond tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After his team&#8217;s statement win, Guardians manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/vogtst01.shtml\">Stephen Vogt<\/a> credited two newcomers for their offensive contributions.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It was a huge boost for us adding Jo and Nathaniel,&#8221; said Vogt postgame. &#8220;They thrive with runners in scoring position.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Next Matchup<\/h3>\n<p>The Rays and Guardians will do battle in Game Two on Tuesday, with first pitch at Tropicana Field scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/peralfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Freddy Peralta<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/messipa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-12_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Parker Messick<\/a> will start for the Rays and Guardians, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"RkAHmn-VR6xgq427CbLthQ\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2299911651\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'RkAHmn-VR6xgq427CbLthQ',sig:'GWJHJ8Eilz9N6fczed-AP_bPTft3rTY1bhdjQasF_BA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2299911651',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guardians 7, Rays 3 Despite falling behind early, the Cleveland Guardians came back against the Tampa Bay Rays to take Game One of the ALCS 7-3. The win is the Guardians\u2019 fourth consecutive victory, with the team outscoring their opponents 27-11 in the process. 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