Rays and Guardians Battle in Game 5 Tied at 2-2 in ALCS
- Following Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, the Cleveland Guardians trail 3-2 in the American League Championship Series and face elimination. They must win two consecutive road games at Tropicana Field, beginning with Game 6 on Monday night in St. Petersburg, Florida.
- Manager Stephen Vogt and his squad are accustomed to high-stakes scenarios, having rallied from 60-65 to win the AL Central this year. Cleveland previously overcame a 2-0 deficit against the Chicago White Sox during the Division Series by winning consecutive road games.
- Rookie Parker Messick struggled in his shortest career outing, exiting before the third inning, though Cleveland's bullpen allowed just one run over seven innings. Steven Kwan provided a spark with two hits and an outfield assist, keeping the team competitive.
- "We don't have another choice," Vogt said. The Guardians must rely on their pitching depth and experience in high-pressure situations to extend the series at Tropicana Field.
- Teams trailing 3-2 in the ALCS have successfully rallied only seven of 23 times, though Texas in 2023 and Toronto last year both defied those odds. Cleveland's road record of 47-38 this postseason offers some encouragement.
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Guardians need 2 road wins to overcome deficit against Rays, just like
Members of the Cleveland Guardians watch during their lose against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
"Betting on Our Guys”: Guardians Manager Refuses to Back Down as Team Stand on the Brink of ALCS Elimination
When the Cleveland Guardians stared elimination in the face during the ALDS, they refused to let their season end without a fight. Coming back from a 0-2 deficit against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS, however, is an entirely different challenge. After scripting a turnaround in Game 3, the Guardians now find themselves on […]
CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Vogt and his Cleveland Guardians are already used to this situation: they need two victories as visitors to keep their season alive.
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Guardians need 2 road wins to overcome deficit against Rays, just like they did against White Sox
CLEVELAND (AP) — Stephen Vogt and his Cleveland Guardians are used to this situation by now: needing two wins on the road to keep alive their season.
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