Rays vs. Guardians Game 3 prediction: Jose Ramirez remains hot in ALCS

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Svoboda, D. (2026, October 15). Rays vs. Guardians Game 3 prediction: Jose Ramirez remains hot in ALCS. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/betting/rays-vs-guardians-game-3-prediction-alcs-player-props-picks-odds/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-15 · by Dylan Svoboda

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Jose Ramirez is performing exceptionally well in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) after a challenging regular season due to injuries. In Game 1 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays, he went three-for-four with multiple hits and has continued his strong offensive play throughout the series. The article suggests that Ramirez will likely maintain this form for Game 3 in Cleveland, where he faces Griffin Jax, a pitcher he has had success against in the past. Ramirez’s recent performance includes singles off of key Rays relievers as well, indicating his versatility at the plate.
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“Article A describes a specific game where the Guardians won 2-0 against the White Sox, while Article B predicts Ramirez's performance in Game 3 of the ALCS against the Rays.”
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“The articles describe different games in separate playoff series: Article A covers a game that completes Cleveland's ALDS comeback, while Article B predicts performance for Game 3 of the ALCS.”
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“The articles describe different games: Article A reports on a game that ended the AL Division Series, while Article B predicts performance for Game 3 of the ALCS.”
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“Article A describes Game 1 of the ALCS, while Article B is a prediction and analysis for Game 3.”
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“Article A describes the scheduling change and start time of ALCS Game 3, while Article B focuses on a prediction for Jose Ramirez's performance in the game.”
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🔮 After struggling through an injury-plagued regular season, the Guardians superstar has been red-hot this postseason, batting .333 with a .667 slugging percentage. He’s cleared 1.5 total bases in four of his last five games, which includes two home runs, a triple, a double and a three-hit performance in Cleveland’s ALCS Game 1 victory over the Rays as he enjoys one of his best stretches of 2026. And there’s reason to believe his hot streak will continue Thursday when the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. Tampa Bay will send Griffin Jax to the mound, a familiar opponent for Ramirez from the right-hander’s years with the Twins.
🔮 With the Cowboys set to visit Lambeau Field for a Sunday night showdown against the Packers, the superstar pass rusher made it clear that his health takes precedence over any potential payback.
🔮 Coming off a 23-13 loss to the Vikings on their home field, Benson ripped her team’s performance on Tuesday, indicating that changes could soon come if improvements aren’t made.
🔮 He’s also made a habit of dominating the mighty Dodgers.
🔮 The Lions will look to get back above .500 after a shaky start to the season when they travel to Arizona to face the Cardinals on Sunday afternoon.
🔮 The Guardians will face their kryptonite when they welcome the White Sox for the winner-take-all American League Division Series Game 5 on Saturday night in Cleveland.
🔮 Houston will head to Tennessee to take on the winless Titans on Sunday as they look for their first victory of the season.
🔮 The Yankees will look to keep their season alive on Wednesday when they host the Rays in Game 3 of the ALDS.
🔮 The White Sox will continue their unconventional pitching strategy in Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Guardians on Wednesday, sending southpaw Sean Newcomb to the mound in what is almost certainly an opener role.
🔮 The Giants will welcome the surprisingly competent Cardinals to MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
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ALCS Game 1 Cleveland Guardians Rays Tampa Bay

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Ramirez PERSON · 5× Cleveland GPE · 2× Guardians ORG · 2× Jax PERSON · 2× Jose Ramirez PERSON · 2× Rays ORG · 2× Tampa Bay GPE · 2× Cole Sulser PERSON · 1× Griffin Jax PERSON · 1× Twins ORG · 1×

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After struggling through an injury-plagued regular season, the Guardians superstar has been red-hot this postseason, batting .333 with a .667 slugging percentage. He’s cleared 1.5 total bases in four of his last five games, which includes two home runs, a triple, a double and a three-hit performance in Cleveland’s ALCS Game 1 victory over the Rays as he enjoys one of his best stretches of 2026. And there’s reason to believe his hot streak will continue Thursday when the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. Tampa Bay will send Griffin Jax to the mound, a familiar opponent for Ramirez from the right-hander’s years with the Twins.
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🔮 After struggling through an injury-plagued regular season, the Guardians superstar has been red-hot this postseason, batting .333 with a .667 slugging percentage. He’s cleared 1.5 total bases in four of his last five games, which includes two home runs, a triple, a double and a three-hit performance in Cleveland’s ALCS Game 1 victory over the Rays as he enjoys one of his best stretches of 2026. And there’s reason to believe his hot streak will continue Thursday when the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. Tampa Bay will send Griffin Jax to the mound, a familiar opponent for Ramirez from the right-hander’s years with the Twins.
2026-10-15 · New York Post
Rays vs. Guardians Game 3 prediction: Jose Ramirez remains hot in ALCS · assertive framing

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Jose Ramirez has picked the perfect time to catch fire at the plate. asserted
Ramirez → pick → plate
After struggling through an injury-plagued regular season, the Guardians superstar has been red-hot this postseason, batting .333 with a .667 slugging percentage. He’s cleared 1.5 total bases in four of his last five games, which includes two home runs, a triple, a double and a three-hit performance in Cleveland’s ALCS Game 1 victory over the Rays as he enjoys one of his best stretches of 2026. And there’s reason to believe his hot streak will continue Thursday when the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 with the series tied 1-1. Tampa Bay will send Griffin Jax to the mound, a familiar opponent for Ramirez from the right-hander’s years with the Twins. asserted
Bay → struggle → Twins
Ramirez has enjoyed some success against Jax, batting .294 with five hits in 17 career at-bats against him. asserted
Ramirez → enjoy → him
Ramirez has singles off of relievers Cole Sulser and Tyler Wells, in addition to a knock of off Tampa Bay ace Drew Rasmussen. asserted
Ramirez → have → Rasmussen
Jax has pitched well lately, but Ramirez is swinging the bat as well as he has all season and has been the Guardians’ most dangerous offensive weapon throughout its playoff run. asserted
he → pitch → run
Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting - Read about the Best Baseball Betting Sites - Learn all about How to Bet on Baseball A couple of singles or one big swing of the bat will get the job done here. asserted
job → learn → bat
The play: Jose Ramirez over 1.5 total bases (+140, bet365 Sportsbook) Why Trust New York Post Betting Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. asserted
Svoboda → trust → sports
He’s particularly knowledgeable about the big three — MLB, the NFL and the NBA. asserted
He → ’ → three
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