Guardians beat Rays 7-3 to open ALCS
Nathaniel Lowe's go-ahead single in the eighth inning lifted Cleveland past Tampa Bay in Game 1.
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The Cleveland Guardians opened the American League Championship Series with a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night, powered by a decisive eighth-inning rally.
Nathaniel Lowe delivered the key blow, lining a tiebreaking two-run single that put Cleveland ahead for good. Earlier in the game, Chase DeLauter and Patrick Bailey each connected for solo home runs off Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen, helping the Guardians build an early cushion before the late surge sealed the victory.
The win gives Cleveland a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series and home-field momentum as the two teams prepare for Game 2. Tampa Bay will look to respond and even the series before it shifts for subsequent games.
The Guardians' pitching staff held the Rays' offense to three runs across the contest, a performance manager and players will look to replicate as the series continues.
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