The Cleveland Guardians have a 2-1 lead in the American League Championship Series and play at home Oct. 16 against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Down 2-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning in Game 3, Guardians rookie outfielder Petey Halpin hit a two-run home run, which ended up being the game-winning hit. Starting with reliever Daniel Espino, the Guardians threw four scoreless bullpen frames. Closer Cade Smith got a four-out save with two strikeouts for the 3-2 win.
Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams put together another solid outing. He had nine strikeouts and two runs allowed through five innings.
Here's how to watch the Guardians play in the next game of the ALCS:
Are the Cleveland Guardians playing today?
The Guardians are scheduled to play Game 4 on Oct. 16, though heavy rain in the forecast
could cause the game to be postponed. If weather is unplayable, the teams could potentially reschedule the game for Oct. 18, currently a scheduled off day, according to MLB.com.
What time is Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 4 of the 2026 ALCS today?
Game 4 of the ALCS is at 8 p.m. ET Oct. 16.
What TV channel is Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays on?
- TV channel: TBS, TruTV
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial), HBO Max
Game 4 is accessible on TV via TBS and TruTV. You can stream the ALCS on Fubo or directly on HBO Max.
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: Friday, Oct. 16: Rays at Guardians 6 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
- *Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 17. Rays at Guardians 8 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
- *Game 6: Monday, Oct. 19. Guardians at Rays, 5 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
- *Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 20. Guardians at Rays, 8 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Where to watch Guardians vs Rays in ALCS Game 4













