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Tampa Bay Rays 2, Cleveland Guardians 3: final score and stats

Cleveland Guardians beat Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Rays 2 to Cleveland Guardians 3, on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB · ALCS - Game 3Thursday, October 15, 2026
DateOct 15, 2026
Start time1:00 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVTBS/truTV
Attendance30,101

Line score

Team123456789R
Tampa Bay Rays0002000002
Cleveland Guardians01002000-3

Top performers

Tampa Bay Rays
Batting AverageYandy Diaz · 1-4, 2B, R, K
Home RunsYandy Diaz · 1-4, 2B, R, K
Runs Batted InChandler Simpson · 1-3, 3B, 2 RBI
MLB RatingChandler Simpson · 1-3, 3B, 2 RBI
Cleveland Guardians
Batting AverageJose Ramirez · 2-3, BB, SB
Home RunsPetey Halpin · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K
Runs Batted InPetey Halpin · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K
MLB RatingPetey Halpin · 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R, K

Team comparison

Tampa Bay RaysCleveland Guardians
Runs per game
3.1
3.4
Runs allowed per game
3.2
3.3
98-64Record85-77
1st in AL EastStanding1st in AL Cent
3-3-1Road record / home record2-4-1
LWLLLLast 5LLLTW
L1StreakL3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Rays
Ryan Pepiot SP · Hip - Surgery
Out
Shane McClanahan SP · Forearm - Soreness
Out
Edwin Uceta RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Cleveland Guardians
Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery
Out
Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Box score

Tampa Bay Rays

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Yandy Diaz1-4411000119.240.269.320
Jonathan Aranda0-4400000217.182.250.318
Junior Caminero0-4400000417.238.333.333
Victor Mesa Jr.0-3310001115.143.217.286
Chandler Simpson1-330120007.200.200.333
Liam Hicks0-3300000211.167.211.222
Jonny DeLuca0-330000009.286.286.333
Richie Palacios1-3301000111.214.214.357
Jorge Mateo0-000000000.000.000.000
Taylor Walls0-3300000213.105.105.105
Team3-30302320113119

Tampa Bay Rays

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Griffin Jax4.053322167-396.0067
Tyler Wells2.010004026-157.7126
Steven Matz2.000002025-170.0025
Team8.0633281118-71118

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Steven Kwan0-4400000115.212.297.212
Jose Ramirez2-3302001011.367.457.667
Chase DeLauter0-4400000220.300.400.467
Jo Adell0-2210001113.200.294.367
Nathaniel Lowe1-3301100213.222.344.296
Travis Bazzana0-3300000112.148.233.222
Angel Genao0-000000000.500.5001.000
Patrick Bailey1-331100009.348.400.609
Petey Halpin1-3311210114.333.385.750
Brayan Rocchio1-3301000011.120.214.120
Team6-2828363128118

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Gavin Williams5.022219070-522.1670
Daniel Espino1.000001012-112.7012
Erik Sabrowski1.000001010-86.3510
Hunter Gaddis0.21000009-50.009
Cade Smith1.100002018-131.0018
Team9.03221130119-89119

Recent form

Oct 28, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-4
Oct 27, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersW 4-3
Oct 26, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-10
Oct 24, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 4-5
Oct 23, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 2-3
Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0
Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2

Season series

Series tied 3-3
Oct 19, 2026CLE 3, TB 7
Oct 18, 2026TB 3, CLE 1
Oct 17, 2026TB 7, CLE 3
Oct 16, 2026TB 0, CLE 0

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians?

Cleveland Guardians won, 3-2, on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

What was the final score of Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians?

Tampa Bay Rays 2, Cleveland Guardians 3.

Who were the top performers?

Tampa Bay Rays: Yandy Diaz (1-4, 2B, R, K batting average). Cleveland Guardians: Jose Ramirez (2-3, BB, SB batting average).

Where is Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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