Rays Beat Guardians 3-1 to Level ALCS at 1-1
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in St. Petersburg, Florida, leveling the American League Championship Series at 1-1. Pitcher Freddy Peralta was a key contributor, pitching six scoreless innings, and Liam Hicks delivered a crucial two-run single.
Anchorage, AK, October 13, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in St. Petersburg, Florida, bringing the American League Championship Series to a 1-1 tie. The result followed a game in which Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta worked six scoreless innings and Liam Hicks hit a two-run single.
Peralta’s six innings without allowing a run were a key contribution to Tampa Bay’s victory. Hicks’ single accounted for two of the Rays’ three runs, according to the information provided. The Guardians scored once in the game.
The win left the teams even in the series at one victory apiece. No game date, inning-by-inning scoring, additional player statistics or details about the Guardians’ run were provided. The available information also does not specify which innings Peralta pitched or when Hicks delivered his single.
The final score was 3-1. Further details about the game and the teams’ next scheduled matchup were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Maaddi, Associated Press on www.adn.com, see more information here.
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