# Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 1 Lineups

> Cleveland Guardians face Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 1 with key pitching matchups and postseason history.
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.