MLB Playoff Score October 13, 2026: Rays Beat Guardians to Even ALCS

Freddy Peralta delivered six scoreless innings, Liam Hicks drove in two runs, and Tampa Bay answered Cleveland’s opening victory by evening the American League Championship Series.

The MLB playoff score from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, belonged to the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa Bay defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 2 at Tropicana Field, tying the best-of-seven ALCS at one victory apiece.

The Rays produced all three of their runs in the fourth inning. Meanwhile, Peralta and Tampa Bay’s bullpen kept Cleveland scoreless until the seventh. The final score, series record and pitching decisions were verified against MLB’s official October 13 scoreboard.

Tampa Bay Rays 3, Cleveland Guardians 1

Freddy Peralta controlled Game 2 from the opening inning, repeatedly escaping Cleveland’s limited opportunities. He completed six scoreless innings and struck out Brayan Rocchio to strand a second-inning threat.

In addition, Peralta produced the fastest pitch of his career. He threw 29 pitches at 97 mph or faster, the highest total of any game in his career.

Tampa Bay finally broke through against Parker Messick in the fourth. Victor Mesa Jr. scored the opening run on a Cleveland error. Then, Liam Hicks lined a two-run single to extend the Rays’ advantage to 3-0.

The Guardians answered in the seventh when Chase DeLauter doubled home José Ramírez. However, Ian Seymour prevented further damage and preserved Tampa Bay’s two-run lead.

From there, the Rays’ bullpen finished the job. Bryan Baker retired Steven Kwan for the final out and collected his fourth postseason save. As a result, the series moves to Cleveland tied 1-1.

• Final: Rays 3, Guardians 1
• Winning pitcher: Freddy Peralta (1-0)
• Losing pitcher: Parker Messick (0-2)
• Save: Bryan Baker (4)
• Series: Tied 1-1

October 13 MLB Scores at a Glance

• Tampa Bay Rays 3, Cleveland Guardians 1 — ALCS tied 1-1

No other MLB games were played Tuesday.