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MLB moves ALCS Game 3 start time to 1 PM over rain

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Rain moves ALCS Game 3 to 1 PM

Game 3 of the ALCS moved to 1 PM ET on Thursday. Rain in Cleveland forced the change.

The facts

Five hours earlier than planned

The game was set for 6 PM ET. MLB moved it up by five hours to beat the rain.

The matchup

Guardians host the Rays

Cleveland hosts Tampa Bay at Progressive Field. The series is tied 1-1.

The facts

How the series got here

Cleveland won Game 1 by 7-3 on Monday. Tampa Bay won Game 2 by 3-1 on Tuesday.

Fan guide

Gates open at 11 AM

Gates open at 11 AM ET on Thursday. Fans can use the same ticket for the new time.

Fan guide

Parking passes move too

Parking passes moved to the new start time. Fans need no new ticket.

Weather

Friday looks wetter

Rain chances rise from 61 percent Thursday to 91 percent Friday. Game 4 may move too.

Pitching

Griffin Jax starts for Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay will start Griffin Jax in Game 3. Cleveland had not named a starter yet.

Ripple effect

NLCS Game 4 moved as well

NLCS Game 4 now starts at 8 PM ET on Thursday. One change led to the next.

The other series

Brewers lead the NLCS 3-0

Milwaukee beat the Dodgers 6-2 in Game 3. The Dodgers must win four straight now.

What is next

What to watch Thursday

Two playoff games air on Thursday. Check the clock before you tune in.

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