Game 3 of AL Championship Series Moved to Afternoon Because of Rain Forecast

Amarillo, TX, October 14, 2026 —

Game 3 of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians has been rescheduled to an afternoon start in Cleveland because of a rain forecast, according to the information provided.

The notice does not specify the date of the game, its revised start time or the time it had originally been scheduled to begin. It also does not provide details about the forecast, such as when rain is expected or how likely it is. No further scheduling information was included.

The change means the game is set to begin in the afternoon rather than at its previously scheduled time. The information does not say whether any other games in the series have been affected, or whether the teams have announced additional arrangements. It also does not identify a source for the scheduling update.

Both clubs named in the notice are the participants in the game, and Cleveland is identified as the location. No details were provided about the series standings, the teams’ lineups or the expected conditions at the ballpark. The stated reason for moving the start is the rain forecast; no other reason was given.

Further specifics about the revised schedule were not included in the available summary. In particular, it does not say when the updated start time was announced or whether the afternoon start is a final schedule change. The confirmed information is limited to the matchup, the Cleveland location, the shift to an afternoon start and the rain forecast cited as the reason.

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