Halpin's Homer Gives Guardians 2-1 ALCS Lead Over Rays

Petey Halpin's first career playoff home run proved to be the decisive blow, lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. The win gives Cleveland a 2-1 advantage in the best-of-seven series.

Gavin Williams delivered a strong performance on the mound for the Guardians, striking out nine batters over five innings. The Cleveland bullpen continued the momentum, retiring 11 of the final 12 Rays batters faced to secure the crucial win. Game 4 is slated for Friday, with weather potentially playing a factor.