Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays viewing guide
The gist
The Cleveland Guardians lead the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in the ALCS after winning Game 3 3-2.
Cleveland chases its first title in 78 years; Game 4 time is unsettled.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026NBC Sports publishes the ALCS schedule and preview, listing Game 1 for Monday, Oct. 12 at Tropicana Field at 8:00 p.m. ET.
- Oct 12, 2026The Guardians win Game 1 of the ALCS 7-3 over the Rays at Tropicana Field. The Athletic notes the Guardians' league-long title drought reached 78 years on Sunday.
- Oct 13, 2026The Rays win Game 2 3-1 over the Guardians at Tropicana Field, tying the series 1-1.