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Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 Lineups
Cleveland Guardians face Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 1 with key pitching matchups and postseason history.
In brief
Cleveland Guardians face Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 1 with key pitching matchups and postseason history. Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays meet in ALCS Game 1 with Guardians' Foster Griffin and Rays' Drew Rasmussen starting, after both teams advanced to the playoffs. Originally reported by Mlb.
Tampa Bay Rays' World Series drought
The Tampa Bay Rays haven’t won a World Series since 1998, while Cleveland Guardians haven’t won it since 1948.
ALCS Game 1 schedule
ALCS Game 1 starts at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, broadcast on TBS, truTV, HBO Max, and UniMas for Spanish-language coverage.
Guardians' postseason run
After defeating the White Sox in Game 5 of the AL Division Series, the Guardians earned a chance to face the Rays in the AL Championship Series.
Rays' postseason success
The Rays swept the Yankees in the ALDS, finishing the season atop the AL standings with a strong postseason record.
Historical rivalry
The Guardians swept the Rays in the 2022 AL Wild Card Series, with a 1-0, 15-inning thriller in Game 2.
Shared player connections
Rays All-Star Junior Caminero was once a Cleveland prospect, and Stephen Vogt began his career with the Rays before joining the Guardians.
Manager of the Year awards
Kevin Cash and Stephen Vogt both have two AL Manager of the Year Awards, making them four wins away from a World Series berth.
Guardians' starting pitcher
Foster Griffin, a left-handed pitcher, starts Game 1 after allowing one run on two hits and striking out seven batters in Game 3 of the ALDS.
Rays' starting pitcher
Drew Rasmussen, a right-handed pitcher, starts Game 1 after pitching seven scoreless innings with one hit and one walk against Cleveland on July 26.
Guardians' lineup
The Guardians' starting lineup includes Steven Kwan, José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter, Jo Adell, Nathaniel Lowe, Travis Bazzana, Patrick Bailey, Petey Halpin, and Brayan Rocchio.
Rays' lineup
The Rays' starting lineup features Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda, Junior Caminero, Ryan Vilade, Victor Mesa Jr., Jonny DeLuca, Ben Williamson, Taylor Walls, and Nick Fortes.
Guardians' bullpen
The Guardians' bullpen has a 2.67 ERA and 39 strikeouts with nine walks over 27 innings this postseason, with Cade Smith as the closer.
Rays' bullpen
The Rays' bullpen is well-rested, with closer Bryan Baker securing saves in all three games of the ALDS.
Injuries
Shane McClanahan, a left-handed pitcher, was shut down for the rest of the postseason due to left forearm tightness.
The key point
Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays meet in ALCS Game 1 with Guardians' Foster Griffin and Rays' Drew Rasmussen starting, after both teams advanced to the playoffs.
