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Adverse weather will continue to impact the ALCS between the Rays and Guardians

The American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians is already facing disruptions, with weather posing a significant threat to Game 3. MLB has adjusted the start time to 1:00 PM ET, but forecasts suggest lingering rain and potential precipitation from Lake Erie could force another postponement.

The series includes a built-in off day on Sunday, which could prompt MLB to reschedule Games 4 and 5 to Saturday and Sunday in Cleveland if necessary, followed by Games 6 and 7 at Tropicana Field if the series extends. Meanwhile, the Brewers hold a commanding 3-0 lead in the NLCS, with a chance to clinch the series tonight against the Dodgers.

A Brewers victory would not only secure their spot in the World Series but also create an all-small-market postseason, potentially extending the ALCS and World Series to seven games each—an outcome that could complicate MLB’s push for a salary cap by highlighting smaller-market dominance in the playoffs.

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