The Cleveland Guardians are rolling.
After dropping the first two games of the American League Division Series, they bounced back to beat the Chicago White Sox three straight times to advance to the next round. In Game 1 of the AL Championship Series on Monday, Cleveland stayed hot, defeating the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays in comeback fashion.
On Tuesday, the Guardians will try to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the ALCS. Can they head back to Cleveland for Game 3 just two wins away from a World Series appearance?
Stay tuned for lineups, game action and postgame analysis from St. Petersburg.
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Highlights from Tampa Bay
Peralta’s night is over after 6 scoreless innings
Freddy Peralta is done after 6 scoreless. Just a powerful outing by him. He averaged a season high 96.9 mph on his fastball while throwing the hardest pitch (99.4) of his season to Jo Adell back in the 5th. He now has a 0.81 ERA over his last 8 starts (reg season/playoffs).
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 14, 2026
Hicks tacks on another 2 runs
The Rays strike first in Game 2 with a 3-run inning! https://t.co/piFVhwbIIV
— MLB (@MLB) October 14, 2026
Rays break through in 4th inning
Ben breaks through!
#ForTampaBay | #Postseason https://t.co/CCQn4sXpwB
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) October 14, 2026
Peralta is dealing early
Freddy Peralta has 4 strikeouts through 2 innings 💪 https://t.co/K1fQoc7P5z
— MLB (@MLB) October 14, 2026
Starting pitchers: Parker Messick vs. Freddy Peralta
Lineups
Guardians
1. Steven Kwan (L) LF
2. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B
3. Chase DeLauter (L) DH
4. Jo Adell (R) RF
5. Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B
6. Travis Bazzana (L) 2B
7. Petey Halpin (L) CF
8. Austin Hedges (R) C
9. Brayan Rocchio (S) SS
Rays
1. Yandy Diaz (R) DH
2. Jonathan Aranda (L) 1B
3. Junior Caminero (R) 3B
4. Victor Mesa Jr. (L) RF
5. Jonny DeLuca (R) CF
6. Chandler Simpson (L) LF
7. Ben Williamson (R) 2B
8. Liam Hicks (L) C
9. Taylor Walls (S) SS
