Rays Face Elimination in ALCS Game 2 vs Guardians
The Tampa Bay Rays must win Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole after losing Game 1 to the Cleveland Guardians 7-3.
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The Tampa Bay Rays must win Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday at Tropicana Field to avoid falling into a 2-0 hole against the Cleveland Guardians. Cleveland won Game 1 by 7-3.
Tampa Bay finished the regular season 98-64 as the AL East champion and top seed. Cleveland went 85-77 but won four of its last five games. Through five postseason games, the Guardians drew 27 walks and struck out 75 batters in 45 innings.
The Rays' pitching staff has allowed opponents to hit .130 this postseason with a 1.67 ERA. Cleveland's lineup features Chase DeLauter (.287 average), Angel Martinez (18 home runs), and Brayan Rocchio (73 RBIs).
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