See images from Rays’ AL Championship Series opener against Guardians

The Rays are playing in the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2020 and hosting an ALCS game for the first time since 2008.

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And despite sweeping the Yankees in the Division Series and being dominant all year at Tropicana Field, the underdog Cleveland Guardians struck first, taking Game 1, 7-3.

Here are some of our favorite photos from tonight, both on and off the field:

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This story was originally published October 12, 2026 at 8:46 PM.