Event Brief
Oct 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM ET
Rays open ALCS against Guardians at Tropicana Field
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Tampa Bay begins its best-of-seven American League Championship Series against Cleveland at Tropicana Field. Drew Rasmussen starts for the Rays after striking out 10 in a 1-0 win over the Yankees on Oct. 3; the Guardians start Foster Griffin. Tampa Bay is seeking its third World Series appearance.
WHO: Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians
WHAT: The Rays open the American League Championship Series against the Guardians in Game 1 at Tropicana Field.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 9:40 AM ET
WHERE: Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay, Florida
WHY: The teams are competing for a place in the World Series; Tampa Bay is seeking its third appearance.
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