Rays beat Guardians 3-1 in ALCS Game 5 to take 3-2 series lead
Photo: The GuardianThe Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 on Sunday night in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series, taking a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. Drew Rasmussen allowed one run over seven innings, earning his second win of the postseason, and Tampa Bay's offense kept steady pressure on Cleveland. The Rays now stand one win from the World Series, and Game 6 returns to St. Petersburg tonight.
Left-leaning coverage, led by The Guardian, centers on Rasmussen's dominant outing and the Rays' nearness to the World Series, and includes an outfielder's view of the night. Right-leaning outlets share the Rasmussen focus and the 3-2 lead; the Washington Times stresses Tampa Bay's offense, while the New York Post focuses on how to watch Game 6. The alternative ESPN piece sets the game aside to profile Freddy Peralta, a two-time All-Star whose turnaround after a stint with the Mets described as disastrous is presented as a risk the Rays took, and who could pitch them into the World Series.
How the sides differ Left and right sources both center Rasmussen's outing; alternative ESPN profiles Freddy Peralta instead, and right sources add viewing details.
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Leads with Rasmussen's dazzling seven-inning performance and the Rays' near return to the World Series. Includes an outfielder's perspective on the game.
Sets the Game 5 result aside to focus on Freddy Peralta's turnaround and the Rays' decision to take a chance on him after his time with the Mets.
Reports the Rasmussen outing, the Rays' offense and the 3-2 lead, while the New York Post's piece centers on where and when to watch Game 6.