The Rays beat the Guardians 7-3 in Game 4 of the ALCS on Saturday. The series is now tied 2-2.
Chase DeLauter's nine-pitch, first-inning RBI single gave Cleveland a 1-0 lead. Nick Martinez had thrown 13 scoreless innings against Cleveland this season. Yandy Díaz, Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero combined for six hits and five RBIs. Caminero's sixth-inning double put Tampa Bay ahead for good. Why it matters: Cleveland had led the series 2-1 and led 1-0 early in Game 4. The loss guarantees at least a Game 6 in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay is 58-27 at home this year, including playoffs. Rays used Game 2 starter Freddy Peralta in relief, clouding his Game 6 status.
The story so far 9 steps · since Oct 9 Oct 9 Guardians Eliminate White Sox, Advance to ALCS 19 sources Oct 11 Guardians Top Rays 7-3 in ALCS Game 1 18 sources Oct 13–14 2 smaller steps Oct 146:15 PM Guardians Beat Rays in ALCS Game 3 17 sources Oct 15–16 2 smaller steps Oct 17 Rays Beat Guardians 7-3, Tie ALCS 2-2 You are here Oct 18 Rasmussen, Messick Start Pivotal ALCS Game 5 13 sources Latest
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Center coverage, 6 sources: The center focuses on the Rays' slumping stars breaking out to rescue the series and send it back to Tampa Bay.
Left coverage, 3 sources: The left centers Cleveland rookie Chase DeLauter, whose first-inning hit broke Martinez's scoreless run against the Guardians.
What’s next: Game 5 is Sunday in Cleveland after rain pushed Game 4 back a day.
Cleveland could use Gavin Williams in relief Sunday and start him in Game 7. Will Rays manager Kevin Cash keep Chandler Simpson batting third in Game 5? Will Freddy Peralta be available to start Game 6 after his relief outing? 
