# Guardians Choose Griffin for ALCS Opener

> Guardians name Foster Griffin to start ALCS Game 1 after trade deadline move.
- Title: Guardians Choose Griffin for ALCS Opener · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Guardians name Foster Griffin to start ALCS Game 1 after trade deadline move. Cleveland's Guardians selected Foster Griffin as their ALCS Game 1 starter…
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## Griffin's journey
Griffin has returned to the Majors after three years in Japan and earned his first MLB All-Star nod.

> I feel like there's still a job to be done
## ALCS Game 1
ALCS Game 1: 8 p.m. ET on TBS/truTV/UniMas/HBO Max.
## Manager Vogt's decision
Manager Stephen Vogt named Griffin his Game 1 starter for the American League Championship Series.

> We had to get through [Saturday], we got a group of us together and just kind of discussed what everybody was thinking
## Why Griffin?
Griffin was chosen because co-aces Parker Messick and Gavin Williams aren't available after pitching Games 1 and 2 of the ALDS.
## Griffin's performance
Griffin had a 3.73 ERA in 41 innings over eight starts with the Guardians.
## Rays' strength
The Rays are much better against righties (.752 OPS, fourth in MLB) than lefties (.679, 25th).
## What happens next
Griffin will start ALCS Game 1 against the Rays with a quick turnaround before facing a strong opponent.

> They're a really good team for a reason
## Key takeaway

Cleveland's Guardians selected Foster Griffin as their ALCS Game 1 starter after acquiring him from Washington ahead of the American League Championship Series.