3 Guardians most to blame for 3-1 Game 2 loss to Rays

The ⁠Cleveland Guardians had a chance to take control of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday. Instead, a defensive breakdown and an offense that could not deliver enough timely hits sent them to a 3-1 Game 2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The ⁠Guardians’ Game 2 loss leaves the series at 1-1, and they should regret an opportunity they wasted. Freddy Peralta deserves credit for six shutout innings, but the Guardians contributed to their defeat. Parker Messick allowed three unearned runs over five innings.