Rays beat Guardians 3-1, one win from the World Series
Drew Rasmussen allowed one run on four hits over seven innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Cleveland on Sunday to take a 3-2 lead in the American League Championship Series. Game 6 is Monday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, with Game 7, if needed, on Tuesday. The winner faces the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series, which starts Friday.
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Sources
- AP via ABC News: Rasmussen shines as Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in Game 5
- CBS Sports: Rays take ALCS lead over Guardians
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