Cleveland Guardians New Era 9FIFTY Snapback
The navy G cap — an everyday classic for any Cleveland fan
What to know
- First pitch: Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM ET.
- TV: TBS and truTV.
- Venue: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians at Tampa Bay Rays, ALCS - Game 2.
- The Guardians enter at 3-2 and 1st in AL Central; the Rays enter at 3-0 and 1st in AL East.
Storylines
This is a clean October stage: Guardians at Rays, Game 2 of the ALCS, under the Tropicana Field roof. Cleveland comes in off a 2-0 win vs Chicago White Sox on Sat, Oct 10, while Tampa Bay’s last listed game was a 4-3 win at New York Yankees on Wed, Oct 7.
The listed storyline has Tampa Bay chasing the pennant after sweeping the Yankees and opening the ALCS on Oct 12. ESPN’s recent headlines say Williams had a short-rest gem as the Guardians completed an ALDS comeback, and that both Cleveland and Tampa Bay had some post-series trolling aimed at division rivals.
What fans are wearing
For fans building out a postseason gift list, this game fits the moment for simple team gear. The Cleveland Guardians New Era 9FIFTY Snapback is the clear Cleveland pick, while Rays fans can lean into the WinCraft Rays Can Cooler Vintage Design or the Tampa Bay Rays New Era 9FIFTY Snapback for the next postseason push.
Gear for both teams
The top picks from each team's gift guide. Amazon shows the current price and delivery date.
Tampa Bay Rays
WinCraft Rays Can Cooler Vintage Design
An officially licensed holiday pick under $25
Tampa Bay Rays New Era 9FIFTY Snapback
The everyday classic, worn all season long
Further reading
- Williams' short-rest gem helps Guardians complete ALDS comebackESPN · Oct 11
- Guardians repeatedly troll divisional rival White Sox after ALDS winESPN · Oct 11
- Tampa Bay Rays troll New York Yankees with signature Sinatra song after ALDS winESPN · Oct 8
- As Yankees fall short again, Aaron Judge says front office 'should go all-in'ESPN · Oct 8
Written by Top Fans Corner from the game schedule, standings and the stories linked above. Product picks come from our team gift guides; we earn from qualifying Amazon purchases.