Guardians beat Rays 3-2 in ALCS Game 3 to lead series 2-1
Petey Halpin's go-ahead two-run homer gave Cleveland a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay and a 2-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.
Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead two-run homer, and the Cleveland Guardians won Game 3 of the American League Championship Series over the Tampa Bay Rays, 3-2. Cleveland now leads the best-of-seven series 2-1. The Guardian reports the game was played Thursday.
The Guardian says it was Halpin's first playoff homer. Fox News puts the distance at 385 feet.
Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings, according to The Guardian. The Cleveland bullpen then retired 11 of the last 12 Rays batters, the paper reports.
Fox News reports weather moved the start time to 1 p.m. ET.
Game 4 is scheduled for Friday. The Guardian says rain is forecast.
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- Fox NewsGuardians shut down Rays behind pitching staff, epic Petey Halpin bat-flip for Game 3 win to take series leadThu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM EDT
- The GuardianPetey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS leadThu, Oct 15, 4:51 PM EDT
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