Guardians vs. Rays live updates, lineups, where to watch: Drew Rasmussen, Foster Griffin open ALCS with World Series trip on the line
The ALCS begins Monday night.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in the ALCS, with the outcome hanging in the balance for a potential trip to the World Series. Game 1 is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on Monday at the Tropicana Field.
The Guardians have shown resilience after starting the series 0-2, rallying back to secure their victory over the White Sox. Meanwhile, the Rays have reached the ALCS for the third time in franchise history, having swept the New York Yankees.
Guardians' left-hander Foster Griffin, acquired from the Washington Nationals at the trade deadline, will make his first career postseason start in Game 1. Griffin, with a 15-6 record and a 3.60 ERA, showcased his dominance in the ALDS, striking out seven of 11 batters over 2 2/3 innings, setting the postseason record for a reliever.
The Rays' right-hander Drew Rasmussen, fresh off a no-hitter into the eighth inning of their ALDS win over the Yankees, will take the mound for Game 1. Rasmussen, with a 16-5 record and a 2.67 ERA, tied a Rays postseason record with 10 strikeouts.
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