Updated Weather Forecast for Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 4 in 2026 MLB Playoff Bracket

Game 4 of the ALCS matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field could feature rainy conditions, according to The Weather Channel .

The contest is currently set to begin on Friday at 6 p.m. ET.

The Weather Channel is calling for a 44 percent chance of rain in Cleveland at 6 p.m. ET on Friday, which rises to a 62 percent chance of rain at 7 p.m. ET. There's also a 50 percent chance of showers at 8 p.m. ET.

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Inclement weather has already impacted the series, as Game 3 was previously moved from 6 p.m. ET to 1 p.m. ET on Thursday in order to avoid rain.

While the start time of Game 4 has yet to be officially changed, an update could be coming in the near future.

According to Nick Camino of WKYC-TV 3, "conversations and decisions are happening" regarding the beginning of Friday's contest getting moved.

The Guardians secured a 3-2 victory over the Rays on Thursday, taking a 2-1 series lead.

Cleveland is attempting to capture the American League pennant for the first time since 2016 and continue their quest to end MLB's longest active championship drought .

The Guardians won the AL Central with an 85-77 record in the regular season before coming back from a 2-0 series deficit to take down the Chicago White Sox in the ALDS.

As for Tampa Bay, the team is looking to make its first World Series appearance since 2020 and hoist the Commissioner's Trophy for the first time in franchise history.

The Rays posted a 98-64 record in the regular season to earn the AL East crown, eventually sweeping the New York Yankees in the ALDS.