Halpin’s Go-Ahead Homer Gives Guardians 2-1 ALCS Lead

Panama City, FL, October 15, 2026 —

Petey Halpin hit a go-ahead, two-run home run as the Cleveland Guardians defeated 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.

Halpin’s homer accounted for two of the Guardians’ three runs and put Cleveland ahead in the game, according to the information provided. The final score left Tampa Bay one run short. No other scoring details were provided.

The result moved the Guardians ahead in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series, with the club now one win closer to advancing than the Rays. The series lead is 2-1 after three games; the result does not settle the matchup.

Further details about the game were not provided, including when Halpin hit the home run, who was on base, the pitchers involved, and how the teams scored their other runs. The date and venue of Game 3 were also not specified. No player or team comments were included in the summary.

The reported outcome is a one-run Cleveland victory, with Halpin’s two-run homer identified as the go-ahead play. The Guardians hold the series advantage, while Tampa Bay trails 2-1. No information was provided about the schedule for the next game or what either team said after the result.

Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.

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