Halpin’s Go-Ahead Homer Leads Guardians Past Rays in Game 3
Petey Halpin's go-ahead, two-run homer powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series, giving the Guardians a 2-1 series lead.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 15, 2026 —
Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run home run as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series. The win gave Cleveland a 2-1 lead in the series.
The result put the Guardians ahead in the series after three games, while Tampa Bay trailed by one game. Halpin’s homer supplied the decisive scoring described in the available account: it moved Cleveland in front, and the Guardians held on for the one-run victory.
The final score was 3-2. The summary does not provide the date or location of the game, the inning in which Halpin hit the home run, or details about the other scoring plays. It also does not specify the starting pitchers, the number of hits, or how either team’s runs were scored beyond Halpin’s two-run homer.
Game 3’s outcome changed the series standing to 2-1 in Cleveland’s favor. The summary does not include details about the first two games or what either team said after the matchup. It also does not provide information about the next game, including its scheduled date or venue.
Based on the information provided, Halpin’s go-ahead home run and Cleveland’s 3-2 win are the central developments. No further account of the game’s sequence or individual performances was included.
Story summarized from the original created by Joe Reedy, Associated Press on www.clickorlando.com, see more information here.
