Rays vs. Guardians live updates, weather news, lineups, where to watch: Game 4 of ALCS delayed by rain
Heavy rain in Cleveland has pushed back the start of Game 4 of the ALCS indefinitely.
The ALCS continues Friday with the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 at Progressive Field. When the game actually begins has yet to be determined.Less than an hour before first pitch was scheduled, MLB announced the game would be indefinitely delayed. Rain has been pouring in Cleveland for much of the evening, and it's unclear when it will let up.The Guardians took a 2-1 series lead on Thursday with a 3-2 win over the Rays. A two-run homer from Petey Halpin off Griffin Jax put Cleveland on top. The two teams are playing to see who meets the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.In Game 4, the Rays will start right-hander Nick Martinez (15-6, 3.10 ERA) as they look to even the series. Martinez last pitched against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALDS, striking out three while allowing 5 hits, 2 earned runs and 1 walk over 3 2/3 innings.Right-hander Shawn Armstrong (0-0, 4.58 ERA) will open for the Guardians against his former team, making his first career postseason start after appearing in 131 games for Tampa Bay over four seasons. Armstrong struck out one and allowed one hit over 1 2/3 innings of relief against the Rays in Game 2, and Cleveland is expected to lean on its bullpen behind him.Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Guardians host the Rays in Game 4 of the ALCS, airing on TBS and truTV.
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