# Guardians Face Rays in ALCS

> Guardians prepare for Rays in ALCS showdown after ALDS comeback.
- Title: Guardians Face Rays in ALCS · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Guardians prepare for Rays in ALCS showdown after ALDS comeback. Guardians aim to overcome Rays in ALCS after winning ALDS comeback.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/how-do-guardians-match-up-with-rays-in-2026-alcs
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## Guardians Win ALDS Comeback
Guardians beat White Sox 2-0 in Game 5 to complete first comeback from 0-2 series deficit in franchise history.
## ALCS Game 1 Set for Monday
Guardians face Rays in ALCS Game 1 at Tropicana Field on Monday night at 8 p.m. ET.
## Rays' Regular Season Dominance
Rays won season series 5-1 and outscored Guardians 20-8 during regular season.
## Rays' Pitching Strategy
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit across eight innings with 10 strikeouts in ALDS Game 1.
## Guardians' Pitching Challenge
Guardians likely without co-aces Gavin Williams and Parker Messick for ALCS Game 1.
## Ramirez's ALCS Impact
José Ramírez powers Guardians with 5-for-12 and four extra-base hits in ALDS Games 3-5.
## Key takeaway

Guardians aim to overcome Rays in ALCS after winning ALDS comeback.