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Rays and Guardians Meet in ALCS Game 5 With Series Tied
Tampa Bay and Cleveland each have two wins as they play Sunday for a chance to move within one victory of the World Series
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Series Context
The American League Championship Series stands even at two games apiece. Tampa Bay evened the matchup with a 7-3 victory at Progressive Field on Saturday. The winner of Sunday's Game 5 will hold a 3-2 lead and need just one more victory to reach the World Series against Milwaukee. Tampa Bay can claim that edge by winning at home, while Cleveland can take a 3-2 advantage and force a Monday Game 6 on the road.
Rays Lineup
Tampa Bay will send Yandy Diaz to the designated hitter spot followed by Jonathan Aranda at first base and Ryan Vilade in right field. Junior Caminero starts at third base, Chandler Simpson is in left field and Jonny DeLuca covers center. Liam Hicks catches, Ben Williamson plays second base and Taylor Walls starts at shortstop.
Guardians Lineup
Cleveland counters with Steven Kwan leading off in left field and Jose Ramirez at third base. Chase DeLauter starts in right field, Jo Adell serves as designated hitter and Nathaniel Lowe plays first base. Travis Bazzana covers second base, Patrick Bailey catches, Petey Halpin plays center field and Brayan Rocchio starts at shortstop.
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