Rain forces MLB to postpone Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland

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Martin, C. (2026, October 17). Rain forces MLB to postpone Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/rain-forces-mlb-postpone-guardians-rays-alcs-game-4-cleveland

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-17 · by Chantz Martin

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Rain caused Major League Baseball to postpone Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays in Cleveland from Friday night to Saturday. The grounds crew tried to prepare the field but could not complete their work by the scheduled start time of 8 p.m. ET, leading to the cancellation at around 9 p.m. ET. This delay pushed Game 5 to Sunday, potentially setting up a scenario where teams would play four games in four days if the series extends that far. Guardians fans with tickets for Friday's game will be able to use them for Sunday’s match starting at 5:00 p.m. ET.
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Story summary

As of October 17, 2026, Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians was postponed due to heavy rain in Cleveland. Initially scheduled for Friday night at 8 p.m. ET, Major League Baseball (MLB) had hoped for a three-hour dry window but continuous showers prevented this possibility. The grounds crew worked tirelessly to prepare the field but ultimately pulled the tarp before game time.

The series will now resume on Saturday with Game 4 starting at 8 p.m. ET, followed by Game 5 on Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, and potentially Game 6 in St. Petersburg, Florida on Monday at 8 p.m., if necessary. Fans holding tickets for the original Friday game may use them for Sunday's Game 5.

This postponement also means that if the series extends to seven games, both teams will play four consecutive days to determine who advances to the World Series. The last rain-induced ALCS postponement occurred nearly four years ago on Halloween night in Cleveland.

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📰 ALCS Game 4 Postponed By Rain
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“Both articles describe the identical postponement of ALCS Game 4 between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays due to rain in Cleveland on the same date.”
ALCS Game 4 postponed by rain; Rays and Guardians to resume series Saturday same event · 100%
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“Both articles describe the postponement of Game 4 of the ALCS between the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays due to rain on the same date in Cleveland.”
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“The articles describe different events - one about a bonus betting promotion for Game 3 of the ALCS, and another about the postponement of Game 4 due to rain.”
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The grounds crew continued working in an effort to salvage the game, but by approximately 9 p.m. ET, the league announced the game had been moved to Saturday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-17
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2026-10-17 · Fox News
Rain forces MLB to postpone Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 4 in Cleveland · assertive framing

Claims (12 extracted, 1 hedged)

Steady rain in Cleveland forced MLB to postpone Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. asserted
rain → force → Series
The stadium grounds crew was forced to pull the tarp well before the scheduled 8 p.m. ET first pitch. asserted
crew → force → pitch
The grounds crew continued working in an effort to salvage the game, but by approximately 9 p.m. ET, the league announced the game had been moved to Saturday. asserted
game → continue → Saturday
The postponement also pushed Game 5 to Sunday, eliminating the scheduled off day and travel day for the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. asserted
postponement → push → Guardians
Should the series go the distance, the Guardians and Rays will play four games in four days to determine which advances to the World Series. asserted
which → go → Series
Games 6 and 7 were already scheduled for consecutive days, Monday and Tuesday. asserted
Games → schedule → days
In a statement acknowledging the inclement weather, the Guardians also said tickets purchased for Friday night’s game would be honored. " asserted
tickets → acknowledge → game
Fans with tickets to the original ALCS Game 4 on Friday, October 16 may use those same tickets for ALCS Game 5 on Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. ET. uncertain
Fans → use → ET
Gates will open at 2:30 p.m. ET." asserted
Gates → open → ET
Before tonight’s decision, it had been nearly four years since rain forced a postseason game to be rescheduled. asserted
game → force → decision
The previous rainout came on Halloween in 2022, pushing Game 3 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies to the following day. asserted
rainout → come → day
Philadelphia shut out Houston 7-0 on Nov. 1, 2022. asserted
Philadelphia → shut → Nov.
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