Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 13, 2026 — The Cleveland Guardians have taken a 1-0 lead in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) following a 7-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1. The series opener was held in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Key offensive contributions for the Guardians came from Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez, who were instrumental in securing the team’s win. Specific details regarding the nature of their contributions, such as hits, runs scored, or RBIs, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the timeline of scoring throughout the game and the specific outcomes of each inning were not detailed.

The final score indicated a four-run margin of victory for Cleveland. The Tampa Bay Rays were unable to overcome the Guardians’ performance in this opening contest. Further information on the game’s progression, pitching performances, or attendance was not available. The summary did not specify the date the game was played or what is scheduled to happen next in the series.

Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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