Petey Halpin gave Cleveland the swing it needed Thursday, driving a go-ahead two-run homer as the Guardians edged the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series.
Key takeaways
- Cleveland moved in front 2-1 in the ALCS.
- Halpin’s two-run blast put the Guardians ahead for good.
- The Rays were held to two runs in the one-run Game 3 loss.
- The victory came Thursday in the series’ third game.
Halpin delivers the decisive blow
In a tight October game, Halpin supplied the difference with one swing. His two-run home run broke the balance and pushed the Guardians to a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay.
The Guardians did not need a big offensive night. They found enough scoring, protected the narrow margin, and walked off the field with control of the series after three games.
Cleveland takes the series edge
The win gave the Guardians a 2-1 advantage in the ALCS, putting the Rays under added pressure heading into the next contest.
Tampa Bay stayed within a run and made Game 3 a close one, but Halpin’s homer stood as the defining moment. Cleveland now holds the upper hand in the race for the American League pennant.
