The Cleveland Guardians were set to host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, with Cleveland leading the best-of-seven series 2-1, according to a Fox News promotional report published that evening. First pitch was scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland, with the game listed for broadcast on TBS and truTV.
The series had featured shifting leads through its first three games. The report said Tampa Bay held an advantage in Game 1 before Cleveland rallied late. In Game 2, the Rays took a lead, but the account said they were unable to hold it. In Game 3, Cleveland scored first in the second inning. Tampa Bay then moved ahead with a two-run triple, but the Guardians regained the lead in the fifth and won 3-2. The Rays had a runner in scoring position with one out in the eighth inning, but did not bring him home.
A victory in Game 4 would draw Tampa Bay even in the series, while a Cleveland win would put the Guardians one victory away from advancing. The source identified Nick Martinez as the Rays’ scheduled starting pitcher. Cleveland had not announced a starter, and the report characterized a bullpen-heavy approach as likely, while noting that an opener could be used. That pitching plan was presented as an expectation, not a confirmed announcement.
The report also promoted a Fanatics Sportsbook offer for new users. It said customers using the code FOXNEWS350 could wager $20 on the game and receive $350 in FanCash, subject to the offer’s terms. The source warned that betting odds could change. The promotion is a gambling offer; readers should review the operator’s eligibility rules and terms before participating.
