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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.
- Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta earned ALCS MVP honors after pitching 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one run and securing his second win of the series since joining the Rays midseason.
- Richie Palacios sparked the Rays' offense with a crucial double in the second inning, while Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz contributed key home runs to extend and seal the lead.
- The Guardians threatened in the eighth inning by loading the bases and scoring two runs, but Tampa Bay's bullpen stabilized, with Kevin Kelly striking out a batter to end the rally.
- All-Star closer Bryan Baker secured the final outs in the ninth inning, ensuring the Rays' first AL pennant since 2020 and setting up a World Series appearance against the Brewers, both teams still seeking their first championship.
