Guardians Rally Past Rays in ALCS Game 1 as DeLauter and Ramírez Shine

Cleveland Guardians defeat Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1, with DeLauter and Ramírez leading the charge. Key plays and quotes from the game.

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October 13, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — St. Petersburg, Fla. — The Cleveland Guardians used a combination of small ball, power, and strong defense to secure a 7-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night.

Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez were instrumental in the win, with DeLauter hitting a home run and driving in key runs, while Ramírez contributed three hits and an RBI. The Guardians’ offense exploded for 14 hits, outlasting a strong performance by Tampa Bay’s pitching staff.

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The victory marks the first time since 2016 that the Guardians have won four straight playoff games. After losing the first two games of their AL Division Series against the Chicago White Sox, the team bounced back with a thrilling comeback to advance to the ALCS. Manager Stephen Vogt praised his team’s resilience, noting that they had to fight to get back in the series and that the momentum was crucial heading into Game 2.

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