Jose Ramirez Error Sparks Debate on Guardians Staying Power in ALCS

The fourth inning miscue turned into a 3-0 lead in a 3-1 Game 2.

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Stephen Vogt on the error by Jose Ramirez in the bottom of the 4th that allowed #Rays to take a 3-0 lead and ultimately Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X

What happened: Cleveland dropped Game 2 3-1 to Tampa Bay to even the ALCS after opening the ALCS at Tampa Bay. Jose Ramirez committed a fourth inning error that helped Tampa Bay to a 3-0 lead.

Why it matters: Ramirez hit the go-ahead home run in Game 5 against the White Sox that sent Cleveland to this round. Stephen Vogt has backed Ramirez as a steady presence through a tough year.

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