A closer look at “Petey Halpin’s two-run homer lifts Guardians past Rays for 2-1 ALCS lead”, exactly as the source publishes it. Petey Halpin launched a go-ahead two-run homer, and Gavin Williams struck out nine over five innings as the Cleveland Guardians edged the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday. The win gives Cleveland a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Halpin’s first career postseason home run broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning, while Williams allowed two runs on four hits.
The Guardians bullpen was dominant, retiring 11 of the final 12 Rays batters to preserve the lead. Game 4 is scheduled for Friday in Cleveland, though rain is in the forecast. With a victory, the Guardians can move one step closer to their first World Series appearance since 2016. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.