# Guardians shut down Rays with pitching staff, Petey Halpin bat-flip win

> Guardians' pitching staff shuts down Rays in Game 3, Petey Halpin's bat-flip secures series lead.
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- Summary: Guardians' pitching staff shuts down Rays in Game 3, Petey Halpin's bat-flip secures series lead. Cleveland Guardians defeat Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/guardians-shut-down-rays-pitching-staff-epic-petey-halpin-bat-flip-game-3-win-series-lead
- Author: Ryan Canfield
- Published: 2026-10-15T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cleveland guardians, tampa bay rays, alcs, petey halpin, game 3, series lead, pitching staff, news, politics
## Game 3 shifts to 1 p.m. ET
Game 3 starts at 1 p.m. ET after weather moved it up from 6 p.m. ET.
## Rays offense struggles
Rays score two runs on three hits as Guardians' pitching staff shuts them down.
## Guardians strike first
Jo Adell walks, Nathaniel Lowe hits a two-run home run for 1-0 lead.
## Rays break through
Chandler Simpson hits a two-run triple to give Rays 2-1 lead.
## Halpin's bat-flip moment
Petey Halpin hits two-run home run, launches bat high in celebration.
## Guardians secure win
Guardians pitching staff retires 16 of last 17 batters to win Game 3.
## Key takeaway

Cleveland Guardians defeat Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of ALCS to take series lead with Petey Halpin's bat-flip celebration.