The Guardians face elimination Monday night in Tampa after dropping Game 5 at home to the Rays. Cleveland lost without a travel day to recover, going straight from a Sunday loss into an elimination game at Tropicana Field.
But the Guardians have reason to believe they can survive. Their road record this postseason sits at 3-1, suggesting this team plays better away from home. That's their lifeline heading into a must-win scenario.
The Rays won Game 5 and forced the series back to Florida, where Cleveland will need to extend the ALCS or go home. The Guardians haven't cracked yet despite the adversity. If their road success holds true, they'll stay alive for at least one more game.