The Guardians move on to face the New York Yankees in the best-of-five Division Series, with Game 1 set for Tuesday.
The Rays nearly plated a run in the top of the 12th after putting runners on the corners with two outs. Margot followed with a chopper down the third base line, forcing Ramirez to make a backhand play and then throw to first as his momentum carried him into foul territory. The throw just beat Margot, and the play was upheld after a Tampa Bay challenge. pic.twitter.
That brought an end to the season for the Rays, who were held to just three hits in a 2-1 loss in Game 1 and limited to nine combined over 23 innings in the two-game sweep. That combined pitching dominance - and offensive futility - helped make postseason history. The 15-inning, 1-0 final in Game 2 topped the
in which the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 1-0 in the 12th inning after entering the frame scoreless.
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