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Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of ALCS
Nathaniel Lowe drove in the go-ahead runs, and Cleveland’s bullpen held Tampa Bay to one run over the final five innings.
On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field, rallying from an early 2-0 deficit.
Tampa Bay Rays starter Drew Rasmussen carried a 2-0 lead into the sixth inning, while Cleveland starter Foster Griffin threw 29 pitches in the first frame to manage early pressure.
Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey sparked the Cleveland comeback with first-pitch solo home runs in the sixth and seventh innings; Bailey's homer traveled 436 feet, tying the score at 2-2.
In the eighth, Nathaniel Lowe delivered a two-run single up the middle to give Cleveland a 4-2 lead, followed by three insurance runs in the ninth securing the victory.
Game 2 takes place Tuesday night at Tropicana Field, with Cleveland rookie left-hander Parker Messick facing Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta in the series continuation.