Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are looking to even the American League Championship Series in Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Rays after losing 3-1 on Sunday. Cleveland starting pitcher Parker Messick got the Loss, putting his record at 0-3 during the 2026 MLB Playoffs. Messick was pulled after 2.0 innings after allowing five hits, walking two batters and giving up two earned runs.
Tampa Bay starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was terrific, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing just four hits and one earned run while striking out six batters to receive the Win. Closing pitcher Bryan Baker got the save.
Guardians vs Rays TV Channel and Live Stream Options
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
- TV: TBS/truTV, DirecTV
- Live stream: YouTube TV, Sling TV
Fans can watch Game 6 of the ALCS for free through DirecTV. Users can subscribe through a free trial that can be canceled after five days.
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt will trust the hot hand of right-handed pitcher Shawn Armstrong for this must-win Game 6. Armstrong has been lights-out in the 2026 MLB playoffs, pitching 7.2 innings and posting a perfect 0.00 ERA while allowing just two hits, along with a 0.26 WHIP and six strikeouts.
Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash will send right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta to the mound for Game 6. Peralta has been outstanding this postseason, pitching 11.1 innings and posting a 0.79 ERA and 0.97 WHIP, along with nine strikeouts and four walks.
The winner of this best-of-seven series will go on to face Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series.
