Rays win ALCS Game 2 vs Guardians thanks in part to key Jose Ramirez error
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Key Points:
- Cleveland Guardians' star third baseman José Ramírez made a rare fielding error during Game 2 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing a crucial run that shifted momentum in favor of the Rays.
- The error occurred on a ground ball that bounced oddly on the edge of Tropicana Field's artificial turf, causing the ball to skid between Ramírez's legs and leading to a three-run lead for Tampa Bay.
- Despite Ramírez's prior heroics in the series, including a key hit in Game 1, this mistake contributed directly to the Guardians' 3-1 loss and tied the series at 1-1.
- Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and Rays manager Kevin Cash both acknowledged the unusual nature of the play, with Vogt noting Ramírez appeared stuck and unable to move his feet properly on the tricky turf.
- The Guardians and their fans remain supportive of Ramírez, recognizing his overall contributions, but the error marked a rare and impactful misstep in an otherwise strong postseason performance.
