Rays punch their ticket to the World Series, taking down Guardians in Game 6 to set up series with Brewers
Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS to win the American League pennant and advance to the 2026 World Series.
- The Milwaukee Brewers, who swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, will face the Rays in the World Series, marking their first appearance in 44 years.
- Key moments included Junior Caminero’s pivotal home run in the seventh inning and Yandy Diaz’s four-run home run that secured the Rays' lead.
- Rays closer Bryan Baker sealed the victory in the ninth inning, ensuring Tampa Bay’s first World Series appearance since the 2020 season.
- Neither the Rays nor the Brewers have ever won a World Series, so the 2026 championship will guarantee a first-time winner.