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Petey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 16 October 2026 at 7:51 am

Petey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead

Halpin’s first playoff homer puts Cleveland ahead Williams strikes out nine as Guardians win 3-2 Cleveland bullpen retires 11 of final 12 Rays batters Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead two-run homer, Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead.

Game 4 of the best-of-seven series is scheduled for Friday, though rain is forecast.

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Petey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead

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