Cade Smith takes 8th with tying run at third for four-out save

ALCS Game 3 call before crowd of 30,101.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Cade Smith on for a 4-out save for #Guardians with a runner at 3rd & 2 outs for #Rays in the 8th Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: The call came with two outs in the eighth in ALCS Game 3. Tampa Bay had the tying run at third with the top of the order due.

Why it matters: Holding a one-run October lead protects the late innings and shapes Game 4 bullpen options. Cade Smith has carried a heavy October workload for Cleveland.

By the numbers: Smith has appeared in 18 of Cleveland's 19 postseason games since 2024. Gavin Williams finished 5 innings with 2 runs, 2 hits, 1 walk and 9 strikeouts on 70 pitches. Announced attendance was 30,101 for Game 3.

What to watch: Watch the ninth for Smith against the heart of the order and Cleveland's coverage if the lead holds.

Sources

@RuiterWrongFAN 2026-10-15T19:23:27.068874+00:00

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