ALCS Game 5 Stakes

Rays and Guardians tied 2-2 in ALCS heading into Sunday's 5:08 p.m. ET game at Progressive Field.

World Series Implications

Win determines which team advances to St. Petersburg for Game 6 and secures postseason life.

Guardians Manager View

Stephen Vogt said, 'We're great. We're right in it. We're even.'

“We're great. We're right in it. We're even”

Rays Starting Pitcher

Drew Rasmussen starts for Rays with 14 IP, 2 R, 2 BB, 17 K in two postseason starts.

Guardians Starting Pitcher

Parker Messick starts for Guardians with 5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K in Game 2.

Rays Bullpen Strategy

Rays use Freddy Peralta in bullpen for Game 4, keeping him available for later in series.

Guardians Bullpen Strategy

Guardians avoid using closer Cade Smith and setup men Hunter Gaddis and Erik Sabrowski in Game 4.

Rays' Big Three

Junior Caminero, Yandy Díaz and Jonathan Aranda form Rays' key offensive threat.

Aranda's Postseason Impact

Aranda had first three-hit performance in postseason, becoming first Ray with three hits in playoff game since 2020.

Guardians' Hot Players

Bazzana went 3-for-4 with home run in Game 4, extending his postseason on-base streak.

Rays' Key Stat

Simpson contributed key single in Game 2 and two-run triple in Game 3.

Game 5 Broadcast Details

Game broadcast on TBS and HBO Max with Spanish-language options on UniMas and TUDN Radio.