Rays Beat Guardians 3-1 to Tie AL Championship Series
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in St. Petersburg, Florida, leveling the AL Championship Series at 1-1 thanks to contributions from Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks.

Wichita Falls & Lawton, TX, October 13, 2026 —
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in St. Petersburg, Florida, drawing the American League Championship Series level at one game apiece. Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks were among those whose contributions helped the Rays secure the victory.
The result leaves the series tied 1-1. The available information does not specify what Peralta or Hicks did during the game, how the runs were scored, or which players accounted for the scoring. It also does not provide the game date, attendance, or details about the next scheduled matchup.
The 3-1 final score is the reported margin of the Rays’ win. No inning-by-inning account or further statistics were provided, so additional details about how the game unfolded cannot be confirmed from the available summary.
For the series, the immediate change is the move from a one-game advantage for one side to an even 1-1 standing. The summary does not identify the winner of the opening game, and it gives no information about injuries, managerial decisions, or other developments surrounding the matchup. Further game details were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by ROB MAADDI, Associated Press on www.texomashomepage.com, see more information here.
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