Shawn Armstrong Set to Open ALCS Game 4 for Guardians

Right-hander Shawn Armstrong will serve as the opener for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS against his former team, the Tampa Bay Rays. Armstrong (0-0, 4.58 ERA) is making his first career postseason start after appearing in 131 games for Tampa Bay across four seasons. In Game 2, he struck out one batter and allowed one hit over 1 2/3 innings of relief against the Rays. Cleveland, holding a 2-1 series lead, plans to lean heavily on its bullpen following his start.