ALCS Game 4 Delayed by Rain, Series to Resume Saturday

Rain caused the cancellation of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Friday night, pushing the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians back to the field on Saturday at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The teams will then play Game 5 on Sunday at Progressive Field, with a possible Game 6 in St. Petersburg on Monday if the series extends.

The Guardians hold a 2-1 series lead after Petey Halpin’s two-run homer secured a 3-2 win in Game 3. Cleveland had planned a bullpen start for Friday, naming Shawn Armstrong as the opener, but the rain may prompt manager Stephen Vogt to adjust his rotation and use Foster Griffin on Saturday. Tampa Bay had slated Nick Martinez to start the postponed game.

If the series proceeds without additional rest days, the final four games could be played consecutively, potentially leading to a Game 7 on Tuesday. A swift conclusion would benefit the Milwaukee Brewers, who enjoy a week off before opening the World Series on Oct. 23 at home against the eventual AL champion. Milwaukee reached the Fall Classic for the first time since 1982 after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.