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LCS games discussion for Thursday, October 15

Thursday’s ALCS action kicks off with Game 3 between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays, a rematch of the series’ first two games that ended in a 1-1 tie. The Guardians, who won Game 1, host the Rays in Cleveland after yesterday’s postponed matchup due to weather.

Pitching will be a focal point, with Cleveland’s Gavin Williams (1.54 ERA in the postseason) taking the mound against Tampa Bay’s Griffin Jax, who makes his first career playoff start. Williams has dominated in his two prior postseason outings, striking out 24 batters in just over 11 innings, while Jax has shown promise in limited relief work this year, including a strong outing against the Yankees in the ALDS.

Meanwhile, the Brewers look to extend their 3-0 series lead over the Dodgers in Game 4, with the stakes higher than ever for Los Angeles, who have yet to win a World Series since 2020. The Brewers’ momentum could prove decisive if they close out the series tonight, ending the Dodgers’ postseason hopes in dramatic fashion.

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