The Tampa Bay Rays no longer sport a perfect record in the 2026 MLB postseason.
Last night, Drew Rasmussen, Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero battled hard in Game 1 of the ALCS and seemed to be in command through five innings — but fell 7-3 to the visiting Cleveland Guardians and José Ramirez, Chase DeLauter and Nathaniel Lowe’s mighty bats.
At 8 p.m. ET, they’ll attempt to get revenge and make the most of their home field advantage at Tropicana Field in Game 2.
Watch Guardians vs. Rays for free
- When: Oct. 13, 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Tropicana Field (St. Petersburg, Florida)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- TV Channel: TBS
Tampa Bay is sending Freddy Peralta (10-11, 4.42 ERA) to the hill; Parker Messick (12-9, 2.56 ERA) starts for Cleveland.
“I’m not expecting another high-scoring game this time around,” Sports Illustrated predicted about tonight’s battle in St. Petersburg.
“This should be a good pitching matchup and a lower-scoring game in Tampa Bay.”
Don’t miss out on this duel. Both teams are out for blood.
Here’s how to tune in to Game 1 of the ALCS for free without cable.
Guardians vs. Rays start time
The Guardians-Rays ALCS is scheduled to begin with Game 2 today, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Game 2 for free
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Guardians vs. Rays starting pitchers
The ALCS resumes with a real pitcher’s duel tonight. Southpaw (and Florida native) Parker Messick (12-9, 2.56 ERA) starts for the Guardians, while two-time All Star Freddy Peralta (10-11, 4.42 ERA) will be on the mound for the Rays.
Guardians vs. Rays ALCS schedule
- Game 1: Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Game 2: Oct. 13, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)
- Game 3: Oct. 15, 6 p.m. ET (TBS)
- Game 4: Oct. 16, 6 p.m. ET (TBS)
- Game 5: Oct. 17, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)*
- Game 6: Oct. 19, 5 p.m. ET (TBS)*
- Game 7: Oct. 20, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)*
*if necessary
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