Cleveland weather a wet, windy mess for ALCS Game 4

A general view of signage prior to game three of the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 15, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.(Jamie Squire/Getty Images)The American League Championship Series (ALCS) Game 4 Friday night could have challenging weather in Cleveland, including showers and strong winds, as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Cleveland Guardians for a chance to move on to the World Series. Major League Baseball moved up the start time for Thursday's Game 3 to avoid a threat for rain later in the day. The result was picture-perfect weather as the Guardians took a 2-1 series lead against the Rays. Don't expect a repeat of perfect weather for Game 4. Game 4 forecast: Wind dominatesFriday evening, the wind will be the biggest weather headache, both for fans and players. North winds could gust as high as 35 mph, blowing in from the outfield at Progressive Field could make it exceedingly difficult to hit home runs or simply to track any fly balls. Showers are possible, at times, though probably will not be heavy enough to suspend play, particularly given this is the ALCS, not just a mid-summer game.