Tampa Bay Rays Secure 3-2 ALCS Lead After Game 5 Victory Over Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven contest. Rays ace Drew Rasmussen delivered a strong pitching performance, effectively shutting down the Guardians' offense. The series now shifts back to St. Petersburg, with the Rays one win away from advancing to the World Series.