Jose Ramirez and the Guardians kept on rolling Monday, winning the ALCS opener over the Rays. Can they take a 2-0 lead on Tuesday? Julio Aguilar/Getty ImagesESPNMultiple AuthorsOct 13, 2026, 08:15 PM ETOpen Extended ReactionsThe Cleveland Guardians are rolling.After dropping the first two games of the American League Division Series, they bounced back to beat the Chicago White Sox three straight times to advance to the next round. In Game 1 of the AL Championship Series on Monday, Cleveland stayed hot, defeating the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays in comeback fashion.On Tuesday, the Guardians will try to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the ALCS. Can they head back to Cleveland for Game 3 just two wins away from a World Series appearance?Stay tuned for lineups, game action and postgame analysis from St.
Petersburg.Key links: How final four teams were built | Playoff MVP tracker | ScheduleGuardians-RaysFollow live for pitch-by-pitch coverageHighlights from Tampa BayCan the Rays win Game 2 at the Trop?Getting ready for Game 2 of the ALCS. Can Tampa Bay stop Jose Ramirez? He’s the 4th different player since 2000 with at least 8 hits, 8 RBI and 7 runs scored in a 4-game postseason span, joining Shohei Ohtani (2025), Hideki Matsui (2004) and Carlos Beltrán (2004).— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) October 13, 2026 Starting pitchers: Parker Messick vs. Freddy PeraltaLineupsGuardians 1.
Steven Kwan (L) LF 2. Jose Ramirez (S) 3B 3. Chase DeLauter (L) DH 4. Jo Adell (R) RF 5.
Nathaniel Lowe (L) 1B 6. Travis Bazzana (L) 2B 7. Petey Halpin (L) CF 8. Austin Hedges (R) C 9.
Brayan Rocchio (S) SSRays 1. Yandy Diaz (R) DH 2. Jonathan Aranda (L) 1B 3. Junior Caminero (R) 3B 4.
Victor Mesa Jr. (L) RF 5. Jonny DeLuca (R) CF 6. Chandler Simpson (L) LF 7. Ben Williamson (R) 2B 8.
Liam Hicks (L) C 9. Taylor Walls (S) SS
