Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez watches during the second inning in Game 2 of an American League Championship Series baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Parker Messick reacts during the second inning in Game 2 of an American League Championship Series baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta celebrates after striking out Cleveland Guardians' Petey Halpin during the sixth inning in Game 2 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning in Game 2 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta celebrates the last out in the top of the fifth inning in Game 2 of an American League Championship Series baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Astros pitcher Peter Lambert (38) hands the ball to manager Joe Espada, right, after being pulled during the third inning of a baseball game against the Athletics Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada looks to the field before a baseball game against the Athletics, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada interviews with media before a baseball game against the Athletics, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)