The Cleveland Guardians face elimination in the American League Championship Series, but can force a winner-take-all game with a win against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 on Oct. 19.
Playing at Progressive Field, the Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 on Oct. 18 to take a 3-2 series lead. Drew Rasmussen, the Rays' top starting pitcher, cruised through seven innings of work with six strikeouts. He allowed one run on four hits and one walk.
The Rays scored one run in each of the first three innings against Guardians pitcher Parker Messick, who finished five innings with two earned runs allowed and three strikeouts.
Due to an Oct. 16 rainout, the Guardians and Rays will not get an off day before traveling back to Tampa for Game 6 tonight.
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how to watch the next game of the ALCS:
What time is Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 6 of the 2026 ALCS today?
Game 6 of the ALCS is at 8 p.m. ET on Oct. 19.
What TV channel is Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays on?
- TV channel: TBS, TruTV
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial), HBO Max
Game 6 is accessible on TV via TBS and TruTV. You can stream the ALCS on Fubo or directly on HBO Max.
Game 6 ALCS probable pitchers for Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays
The Guardians will use their bullpen to begin Game 6 and send out Shawn Armstrong, who also opened Game 4.
Calling on Big Shawn.#GuardsBall | #StandGuard pic.twitter.com/2IxRyK6xO1
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) October 19, 2026
The Rays will use Freddy Peralta, who threw six shutout innings in Game 2 on Oct. 13. He also appeared in relief for the Rays in Game 4, pitching 2/3 of an inning without allowing a run.
2026 ALCS schedule
All times Eastern
- Game 1: Monday, Oct. 12: Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 13: Rays 3, Guardians 1
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 15: Guardians 3, Rays 2
- Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 17: Rays 7, Guardians 3
- Game 5: Sunday, Oct. 18: Rays 3, Guardians 1
- Game 6: Monday, Oct. 19: Guardians at Rays, 8 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
- *Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 20: Guardians at Rays, 8 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
*If necessary
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Cleveland Guardians on brink of elimination vs. Rays. How to watch ALCS Game 6
