How to watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 5
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The Cleveland Guardians will host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Oct. 18.
The Rays tied the series 2-2 by winning 7-3 in Game 4 on Oct. 17. Rays starting pitcher Nick Martinez threw 5⅓ innings and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks. Tampa batters totaled 11 hits, including the go-ahead RBI double by Junior Caminero in the sixth inning.
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Guardians rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana hit the first postseason home run of his career in the bottom of the seventh.
Here's how to watch the next game of the ALCS:
What time is Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 5 of the 2026 ALCS today?
Game 5 of the ALCS is at 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 18.
What TV channel is Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays on?
- TV channel: TBS, TruTV
- Streaming:Fubo (free trial), HBO Max
Game 5 is accessible on TV via TBS and TruTV. You can stream the ALCS on Fubo or directly on HBO Max.
Game 5 ALDS probable pitchers for Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays
Guardians rookie Parker Messick will face Rays starter Drew Rasmussen in Game 5.
2026 ALCS schedule
All times Eastern
- Game 1: Monday, Oct. 12: Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 13: Rays 3, Guardians 1
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 15: Guardians 3, Rays 2
- Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 17: Rays 7, Guardians 3
- Game 5: Sunday, Oct. 18: Rays at Guardians, 5 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
- Game 6: Monday, Oct. 19: Guardians at Rays, 8 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
- *Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 20: Guardians at Rays, 8 p.m. – TBS / truTV / HBO Max
*If necessary
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: How to watch Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 5