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Freddy Peralta, big bats deliver Rays past Guardians in ALCS Game 6 to secure World Series date with Brewers
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Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, clinching the series 4-2 and advancing to the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
- Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP after pitching 5 1/3 innings allowing just one run, continuing his strong postseason performance since joining the Rays midseason.
- Richie Palacios, Junior Caminero, and Yandy Díaz contributed key hits, including Palacios' double to start the scoring and Díaz's go-ahead home run in the eighth inning.
- The Guardians threatened in the eighth inning by loading the bases and scoring two runs, but the Rays bullpen held firm to maintain the lead.
- The Rays will face the Brewers in the World Series starting Friday in Milwaukee, with top pitching matchups expected between aces Drew Rasmussen and Jacob Misiorowski.
