{
  "id": 15544245,
  "title": "Guardians need 2 road wins to overcome deficit against Rays, just like they did against White Sox",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/guardians-need-2-road-wins-to-overcome-deficit-against-rays-just-like",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T02:35:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/10/18/guardians-need-2-road-wins-to-overcome-deficit-against-rays-just-like-they-did-against-white-sox"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Stephen Vogt and his Cleveland Guardians are no strangers to needing two road wins to overcome a deficit, a situation they found themselves in against the Tampa Bay Rays. Currently trailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series, Cleveland faces a crucial Game 6 on Monday night at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, with no travel day due to rainout. Vogt emphasized their determination, stating, \"Let’s go. We don’t have another choice.\" This scenario feels familiar to the Guardians, as they recently rebounded from a three-game losing streak in September, winning eight consecutive games and ultimately clinching the AL Central division title. In the division series, Cleveland won the next two games in Chicago before securing a 2-0 victory at Progressive Field in Game 5, which helped them feel more confident heading into this critical matchup. Young outfielder Steven Kwan contributed significantly, recording two hits and his first career postseason assist, as well as making an impressive leaping catch to save a run. With only seven teams in the ALCS history to bounce back from a 3-2 deficit, Cleveland's chances are slim but far from impossible. The Guardians boast a strong road record this year, 47-38, with 43-44 at home, including the playoffs. The question now is which starter will take the mound for Game 6, with Foster Griffin having started Game 1 and been the primary reliever in Game 4.",
  "summary": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 to take 3-2 ALCS lead",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/rasmussen-shines-as-rays-beat-guardians-3-1-to-take-3-2-alcs-lead",
        "published": "2026-10-19T00:09:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Rays beat Guardians in Game 5 to take another step toward World Series",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/rays-beat-guardians-in-game-5-to-take-another-step-toward-world-series",
        "published": "2026-10-19T02:45:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Drew Rasmussen wins the pitchers' duel that wasn't as Rays move within one win of World Series berth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/drew-rasmussen-wins-the-pitchers-duel-that-wasnt-as-rays-move-within",
        "published": "2026-10-19T02:54:26.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}