The Tampa Bay Rays appeared positioned to take control of the American League Championship Series before their Game 1 advantage disappeared Monday night.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay Rays' postseason hopes apparently did not crash like Junior Caminero and outfielder Jonny DeLuca down the left field foul line in the ninth inning of the American League Championship Series opener on Monday.
Not only did the Tampa Bay Rays lose Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, 7-3, they also had to deal with a nervous moment in the top of the ninth with Brayan Rocchio at the plate and a runner at second base.
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