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Rain Forces Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 4 Reschedule
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In Short: Game 4 of the ALCS between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays was rescheduled due to rain.
Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays was rescheduled due to inclement weather conditions in Cleveland.
According to The Weather Channel, there was a 44 percent chance of rain in Cleveland at 6 p.m. ET, rising to a 62 percent chance at 7 p.m. and a 50 percent chance of showers at 8 p.m.
Nick Camino of WKYC-TV 3 reported that conversations and decisions were underway regarding the start time of Friday's contest.
The league officially announced the game had been moved to Saturday, with the start time yet to be officially changed.
Game 3 of the series was previously moved from its original time, highlighting the impact of weather on the schedule.
The Guardians, who have a 2-1 lead in the series, faced challenges due to the rain delay.
Stephen Vogt, the Guardians' manager, expressed frustration, saying, “It's completely out of our control.”
Vogt also noted, “We knew how many days ago that today was going to be a challenge. Numerous weather calls, numerous back and forths, and ultimately MLB decided we needed to wait it out.”
The pitching matchup for Game 4 will remain the same, with All-Star hurler Nick Martinez starting for the Rays and reliever Shawn Armstrong opening a bullpen game for the Guardians.
All parking passes for both games will be automatically moved to the new scheduled start time.
The rescheduling of Game 4 means that Sunday, which was originally an off-day, will now be Game 5.
The Guardians' resilience in Game 2, despite the loss, shows their potential to challenge the Rays in the upcoming games.
What this adds
The rescheduling of Game 4 due to rain highlights the unpredictable nature of postseason baseball and the impact of weather on the series schedule.
Background
In Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta delivered a standout performance, leading his team to a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
Freddy Peralta's outstanding performance on the mound was the key factor in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
What's confirmed
- Game 4 of the ALCS matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field could feature rainy conditions, according to The Weather Channel.
- The Weather Channel is calling for a 44 percent chance of rain in Cleveland at 6 p.m.
- ET, the league announced the game had been moved to Saturday.
- The Guardians have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series after Petey Halpin’s two-run homer propelled them to a 3-2 victory in Game 3 on Thursday afternoon.
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 1:03 PM ET In Short: Freddy Peralta's outstanding performance on the mound was the key factor in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
What's still developing
- The left-hander started Game 1 on Monday and allowed two runs in five innings.
- Game three’s start time was moved up to 1pm on Thursday, making the earliest LCS game since the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets played at 12:20 at Shea Stadium.
- Both were slated to start Friday before the game was called one hour after its scheduled first pitch, but play never began.
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- “It’s no secret that I trust in my fastball a lot and it’s my best pitch,” Peralta said.
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- That was the first run, and two more scored when Liam Hicks singled in the following at-bat. -- Buster Olney Game 2 star: Freddy Peralta was filling up the zone from the word "go."
- The Guardians wasted his 11-K start in Game 1, but he came out of the bullpen to help nail down Game 4 when closer Cade Smith wobbled late.
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