{
  "id": 14118433,
  "title": "Guardians keep on rolling with Game 1 ALCS stunner vs. Rays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/guardians-keep-on-rolling-with-game-1-alcs-stunner-vs-rays",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T04:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/guardians-keep-rolling-game-1-042900673.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cleveland Guardians defied expectations with a stunning Game 1 victory in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) against the Tampa Bay Rays. The turnaround from a 2-0 deficit to a 7-3 win came quickly, showcasing the team's resilience and momentum. Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey each contributed a solo home run, while Nathaniel Lowe added a two-run single in the eighth inning. A Cedric Mullins two-run single later in the inning narrowed the gap, but the Guardians bullpen solidified their lead in the top of the ninth inning. Jose Ramirez delivered a crucial RBI single, and Jo Adell followed with a two-run double to cement the 7-3 victory. This win marks the Guardians' fourth consecutive triumph as they advance to the next round of the postseason. The team's bullpen has been a strong point, handling the high workload required for multiple games in a short span. Guardians' performance in the ALCS Game 1 suggests they may have gained the home-field advantage, even though the Rays have won four games in their ALDS series. The Guardians will need to maintain their winning streak in Game 2 against the Rays, scheduled for Tuesday night, with Parker Messick set to start for them.",
  "summary": "The turnaround for the Cleveland Guardians from the ALDS to the ALCS was rather quick, which is the consequence of falling behind 2-0 against the Chicago White Sox, therefore requiring them to play the full five games to advance further in the postseason. But momentum appears to be squarely in the Guardians’ side , if their performance in Game 1 […] The post Guardians keep on rolling with Game 1…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cleveland Guardians defeat Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1",
    "Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey hit solo home runs",
    "Guardians bullpen solidifies lead in ninth inning"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Guardians steal ALCS Game 1 vs Rays. Or maybe they're just that good?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/guardians-steal-alcs-game-1-vs-rays-or-maybe-theyre-just-that-good",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:08:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}