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Tampa Bay Rays 3, Cleveland Guardians 1: final score and stats

Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays 3 to Cleveland Guardians 1, on Sunday, October 18, 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 5Sunday, October 18, 2026
DateOct 18, 2026
Start time5:00 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVTBS/truTV
Attendance36,303

Line score

Team123456789R
Tampa Bay Rays1110000003
Cleveland Guardians0000010001

Top performers

Tampa Bay Rays
Batting AverageChandler Simpson · 2-3, 2B, R, SB
Home RunsYandy Diaz · 3-5, 2B, R
Runs Batted InJonathan Aranda · 2-5, RBI
MLB RatingDrew Rasmussen · 7.0 IP, ER, 4 H, 6 K, BB
Cleveland Guardians
Batting AverageSteven Kwan · 2-4, R
Home RunsJose Ramirez · 1-4, K
Runs Batted InChase DeLauter · 1-3, RBI, BB
MLB RatingSteven Kwan · 2-4, R

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 Diaz3-5513000016.314.333.514
Cedric Mullins0-000000000.250.2501.000
Jonathan Aranda2-5502100014.290.353.387
Ryan Vilade0-1100001112.200.429.800
Victor Mesa Jr.0-330000009.143.200.250
Junior Caminero1-4401000220.233.303.333
Jorge Mateo0-000000000.000.000.000
Richie Palacios0-000000000.333.333.444
Chandler Simpson2-3312000013.238.261.381
Jonny DeLuca0-3300101120.222.250.259
Liam Hicks2-3302101013.217.280.261
Ben Williamson1-4411000011.125.364.125
Team12-35353123036147

Tampa Bay Rays

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Drew Rasmussen7.041116095-691.2995
Cam Booser0.210000010-70.0010
Tyler Wells0.10000105-36.755
Bryan Baker1.000010014-90.0014
Team9.0511270124-88124

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerH-ABABRHRBIHRBBK#PAVGOBPSLG
Steven Kwan2-4412000016.244.311.244
Jose Ramirez1-4401000116.324.419.568
Chase DeLauter1-3301101017.297.395.432
Jo Adell0-3300001116.189.286.324
Nathaniel Lowe1-4401000211.206.308.265
Travis Bazzana0-4400000221.176.263.324
Patrick Bailey0-330000009.300.344.500
Petey Halpin0-220000019.267.353.600
Angel Martinez0-110000002.095.136.095
Brayan Rocchio0-330000007.129.206.129
Team5-3131151027124

Cleveland Guardians

PlayerIPHRERBBKHRPC-STERAPC
Parker Messick2.052223057-343.9557
Tim Herrin1.031100018-113.8618
Shawn Armstrong1.110000013-100.0013
Erik Sabrowski1.210002018-134.9118
Hunter Gaddis1.210010019-110.0019
Cade Smith1.110001022-170.8722
Team9.01233360147-96147

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?

Tampa Bay Rays won, 3-1, on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

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

Tampa Bay Rays 3, Cleveland Guardians 1.

Who were the top performers?

Tampa Bay Rays: Chandler Simpson (2-3, 2B, R, SB batting average). Cleveland Guardians: Steven Kwan (2-4, R batting average).

Where is Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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