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MLB advances Rays-Guardians game 3 start time due to weather
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MLB advances Rays-Guardians game 3 start time due to weather

Major League Baseball has moved the first pitch of Thursday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians several hours earlier. The change is intended to avoid weather disruptions that could affect the third matchup between the two teams in the American League postseason.

The Rays and Guardians are competing in the MLB postseason, with the Guardians holding a 1-0 lead after winning the previous game 3-2. Both teams have shown mixed recent form: the Rays have won three and lost two of their last five games, while the Guardians have secured four wins and one loss in their last five outings.

The Tampa Bay Rays represent the Tampa Bay area and play in the American League East Division. The Cleveland Guardians are based in Cleveland and compete in the American League Central Division. Their upcoming game on 16 October will be crucial as both teams seek to advance further in the MLB playoffs.

The schedule adjustment means fans and broadcasters need to update their plans for the game, which could have significant implications for the teams' postseason progress. The Guardians will look to extend their advantage, while the Rays aim to level the contest in this critical phase of the competition.

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