The Cleveland Guardians are down in the series, and the last time they played in an elimination game during the playoffs before this series, they won three straight.They faced the White Sox in the ALDS and were able to win three straight.
In Game 1, they looked completely outmatched by Drew Rasmussen, until they didn't.They hit two solo homers to tie the score, and then the bats broke out in the second half of the game against the Tampa bullpen.
They were able to get seven total runs in that game.Ever since that game, it has been a struggle for this team to score.Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith strikes out Tampa Bay Rays hitter Yandy Díaz in the eighth inning of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series in Cleveland on Thursday, Oct.
15, 2026.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)The Guardians scored seven runs in Game 1.
Since then, they've scored just eight runs in four games.Of course, they've gone 1-3 in those games.
It isn't like the Rays have been lighting up the scoreboard.Perhaps the pitching for the Guardians is the issue.
We don't know who will start for the Guardians tonight.My guess is that there will be some sort of opening pitcher for them, and then they will turn to Foster Griffin or someone else out of the bullpen.
It will be an all-hands-on-deck approach.TAMPA BAY RAYS MOVE ONE WIN FROM WORLD SERIES AFTER DREW RASMUSSEN DOMINATES CLEVELAND GUARDIANSThe Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of making it back to the World Series.They have never won the World Series, but this would be the third time since 2008.
The last time was in 2020.I'm sure most will think they have no chance of winning the World Series against the Brewers, but they have been one of the best teams in baseball all year.
The Rays continue to find ways to manufacture runs, and that's what is most encouraging about the team.They don't rely on homers; they draw walks, don't strike out much, and find ways to get from station to station.Tampa Bay Rays' Chandler Simpson celebrates a t...