# Rays and Guardians ALCS Tie at 2-2

> Rays and Guardians ALCS tied 2-2 after Game 4, setting up a potential Game 7.
- Title: Rays and Guardians ALCS Tie at 2-2 · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Rays and Guardians ALCS tied 2-2 after Game 4, setting up a potential Game 7. Rays and Guardians are tied 2-2 in ALCS after Game 4, with Game 5 on Sunday.
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/takeaways-after-rays-tie-alcs-at-2-with-guardians
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- Topics: rays, guardians, alcs, mlb, game 5, progressive field, drew rasmussen, freddy peralta, parker messick, gavin williams, cleveland, tropicana field
## ALCS Tied 2-2 After Game 4
The Rays and Guardians are tied 2-2 in the American League Championship Series after Game 4.
## Rays' Advantage in Rest Strategy
The Rays have Drew Rasmussen getting an extra day of rest before Game 5 and Freddy Peralta lined up for Monday's Game 6.
## Guardians' Rookie Starter Parker Messick
Parker Messick, a Rookie of the Year candidate, will start Game 5 after Friday's postponement.
## Guardians' Gavin Williams Struggling
Gavin Williams' four-seam velocity dropped from 99.6 mph to 95.2 mph in Game 3, raising concerns.
## Rays' Defensive Strength
The Rays turned two double plays and recorded an out on a Victor Mesa Jr. outfield assist in Game 4.
## Guardians' Defensive Errors
The Guardians made defensive errors in Game 2 and Game 4, leading to unearned runs.
## Rays' Momentum Shift
The Rays broke through with five extra-base hits in the first three games before scoring in Game 4.
## Guardians' Bullpen Fatigue
The Guardians' bullpen has worked 47 innings in the postseason, raising concerns about fatigue.
## Rays' Reliever Advantage
The Rays' relievers have only worked 24 1/3 innings so far in the postseason.
## Game 5 at Progressive Field
Game 5 is scheduled for Sunday at Progressive Field in Cleveland.
## Key takeaway

Rays and Guardians are tied 2-2 in ALCS after Game 4, with Game 5 on Sunday.