American League Championship Series" The Guardians' rookie came back from behind with a handsome swing and took a 2-1 lead in the series.

Guardian rookie Halpin hit a reversal blast. (AP)

[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] In G3 of the American League Championship Series, Guardians ace pitcher G. Williams (Gavin Williams) pitched 5 innings and allowed 2 runs, struck out 9 times, and 24-year-old rookie Petey Halpin (Petey Halpin) reversed a two-run shot. In the end, the Guardians defeated the Rays 3-2, and the Guardians took a 2-1 lead in the series.

The Guardians scored the first run in the second inning on Nathaniel Lowe's crucial double. Chandler Simpson hit a triple with two RBIs in the fourth inning, giving the Rays a 2-1 lead. In the fifth inning, Halpin hit a reversal two-run shot to right field, and he also handsomely threw the bat high into the air to help the Guardians lead the score.

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In the 8th inning, the Rays had a scoring opportunity with 2 outs and a man on third base. The Guardians sent out closer Cade Smith in advance. He spent 10 balls and struck out Rays star Yandy Díaz to resolve the crisis. In the 9th inning, Smith asked the Rays to play 3 up and 3 down to defend the victory.

Regarding hitting the key comeback, Halpin said, "I really threw the bat high. I think the atmosphere of the moment, plus it was definitely the most important moment of my career so far, made me full of energy and excitement, and just let it out."

Guardian rookie Halpin hit a reversal blast. (Reuters)

The Guardians once trailed the White Sox 0-2 in the American League Division Series, but have won 5 of the past 6 playoff games and currently lead the Rays 2-1 in the American League Championship Series.

Halpin said, "As long as someone does their job and gets the job done and puts the team in a position to have a chance to win, the whole team gets excited. It's not about me personally, it's not about that home run, it's about us winning and we're going to keep winning."

The Rays had only three hits in the game, and the team struck out 13 times. Rays starter Griffin Jax pitched in 4 innings and allowed 3 runs.