Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of ALCS

Guardians earn 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Nathaniel Lowe snapped an eighth-inning tie with a two-run single after Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey homered off Drew Rasmussen, and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

Late offense sends Guardians to ALCS Game 1 win over Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Cleveland Guardians made up for a slow start by racing to a strong finish in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series.

Patrick Bailey's wife gets 2-word message from Gavin Williams' girlfriend after the Guardians catcher hits game-tying HR in ALCS opener

The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday after a late rally from their hitters.

Late meltdown by Rays at home leaves them with 7-3 loss to Guardians i

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ian Seymour reacts after giving up two runs against the Cleveland Guardians during the eighth inning in Game 1 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Guardians Rally Past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1 - FINCHANNEL

Guardians Rally Past Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1

Cleveland Guardians come from behind, then pull away late to steal Game 1 of ALCS from Tampa Bay Rays 7-3

Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey both homered and Nathaniel Lowe delivered a big two-run single as the Guardians beat the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS.