Overview
- The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS following Sunday’s Game 5 victory.
- Drew Rasmussen pitched seven innings, allowing one run on four hits with six strikeouts to backstop the Rays' win.
- Guardians starter Parker Messick was removed after two innings and 57 pitches, leaving Cleveland to manage a short-start and bullpen plan.
- Closer Bryan Baker recorded the save to preserve Tampa Bay's lead and the Rays return home with a chance to clinch the series on Monday night.
- If the Rays win Game 6 at Tropicana Field they will reach the World Series for the third time in franchise history while the Guardians must decide how to use arms like Gavin Williams on tight rest.