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Rays-Guardians ALCS Game 3 FAQ (Thurs., 6 ET, TBS/HBO Max)

The Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians return to Cleveland for Game 3 of the ALCS on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET, tied 1-1 after a back-and-forth opener and a Rays comeback win in Game 2.

The Guardians, who won Game 1 in a late rally, will look to capitalize on home-field advantage and a dominant pitching staff, with Gavin Williams set to start on short rest after a strong outing in the ALDS. Meanwhile, the Rays will rely on Griffin Jax, who has been stretched thin in recent starts, including a relief appearance in the ALDS.

Both teams’ key hitters—José Ramírez for Cleveland and Junior Caminero for Tampa Bay—will be under scrutiny, as neither has delivered a standout performance yet in this series. The stakes are high, as the Rays seek their first World Series win since 1998, while the Guardians aim to end their 77-year championship drought.

The game will air on TBS and HBO Max.

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