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Cleveland Guardians Win Pivotal Game 3
Guardians rally to win Game 3, one step closer to World Series.
In brief
Guardians rally to win Game 3, one step closer to World Series. Cleveland Guardians beat Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 to advance to World Series. Originally reported by Cleveland Cavaliers On SI.
Game 3 Result
Cleveland Guardians defeated Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in pivotal American League Central game.
Guardians' World Series Hope
Guardians now two games away from World Series appearance after Game 3 win.
Winner: Gavin Williams
Williams retired first nine hitters with nine strikeouts in five innings.
José Ramírez: Winner
Ramirez stole base after costly error in Game 2, went two for three with walk.
Runners in Scoring Position: Loser
Guardians went 0-4 with runners in scoring position.
Petey Halpin: Winner
Halpin hit game-winning two-run home run in fifth inning.
Griffin Jax: Loser
Jax gave up early run but stranded runners, lost lead to Halpin.
Daniel Espino: Winner
Espino retired side in order after Guardians took lead in fifth inning.
Rays Big Hitters: Loser
Rays top order went 1-12 in game, failed to score.
Stephen Kwan: Loser
Kwan misread rope off bat, led to Rays' first run.
Bullpens: Winner
Both teams' bullpens pitched shutouts after fifth inning.
Series Implications
Guardians two games from American League pennant with two games remaining.
The essence
Cleveland Guardians beat Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 to advance to World Series.
