The Tampa Bay Rays watched Game 1 of the American League Championship Series fall through their grasp in front of the home crowd on Monday. A 2-0 lead descended into an ugly 7-3 loss, as the Cleveland Guardians scored all their runs in the final four innings. In Game 2, the AL East division winners are staying composed and allowing their opponents to combust.
Guardians great and 2026 playoffs dynamo Jose Ramirez failed to field a Victor Mesa Jr. ground ball with two outs in the fourth inning, allowing Tampa Bay to strike first. Trade deadline addition Liam Hicks made Cleveland pay even more for the error, lifting the Rays to a 3-0 lead after notching a two-run single.
Article Continues BelowThe Rays take a 1-0 lead over the Guardians after Jose Ramirez’ error at third base 👀 pic.twitter.com/IIGL0kBkIN
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