Guardians manager Stephen Vogt conceded before ALCS Game 5 "there is some risk" pairing Parker Messick with Patrick Bailey. Cleveland tried it anyway.

Players in the Guardians’ clubhouse say they are at their best with their backs against the wall. After five games of the ALCS, it’s more like being backed up with all but their collective 10 toes hanging over a 500-foot cliff, waves crashing and foaming on the sharp rocks below. But the Guardians are still standing. Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen was dominant in Game 5 on Oct. 18 at ...

The Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 lead in the ALCS.

ALCS Game 5: Tampa Bay Rays 3 - Cleveland Guardians 1

Here are instant reactions to Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays in Game 5 of the ALCS from Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich.

Cleveland's Parker Messick only lasted two innings in Game 5.

The Brewers World Series opponent, and their likely Game 1 starter to oppose Jacob Misiorowski, could be decided in a pivotal Game 5 of the ALCS.

The ALCS continues in Cleveland

It’s pivotal game 5 Sunday as the Guardians and Rays clash again in Cleveland. The Rays will start Drew Rasmussen while the Guardians will give the ball to Parker Messick. First pitch is set for 4pm at Progressive Field and the game broadcast is available via Fox/FS1.