Rays (1-1) vs. Guardians (1-1)

Griffin Jax (0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. Gavin Williams (1-0, 1.54 ERA)

1 P.M., Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH · TBS/HBO MAX

Thursday, October 15, 2026

After splitting two games in St. Petersburg, the ALCS has shifted to Cleveland. Griffin Jax will take the ball for Tampa Bay, while Cleveland will send Gavin Williams to the mound, hoping to get similar results to the ALDS. Williams was magnificent in Game 5 against the White Sox, allowing just one hit and two walks with 12 strikeouts over 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Jax’s lone appearance this postseason was out of the bullpen against the Yankees. With inclement weather in the forecast, the game’s start time was moved up to 1 PM.

Rays Lineup

  1. Yandy Díaz, DH
  2. Jonathan Aranda, 1B
  3. Junior Caminero, 3B
  4. Victor Mesa Jr., RF
  5. Chandler Simpson, LF
  6. Liam Hicks, C
  7. Jonny DeLuca, CF
  8. Richie Palacios, 2B
  9. Taylor Walls, SS

Starting pitcher: Griffin Jax

Guardians Lineup

  1. Steven Kwan, LF
  2. José Ramírez, 3B
  3. Chase DeLauter, RF
  4. Jo Adell, DH
  5. Nathaniel Lowe, 1B
  6. Travis Bazzana, 2B
  7. Patrick Bailey, C
  8. Petey Halpin, CF
  9. Brayan Rocchio, SS

Starting pitcher: Gavin Williams