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Rays win AL pennant, advance to World Series
Bay News 9 • • general
Key Points:
- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to win the American League Championship Series 4-2 and advance to the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers starting Friday in Milwaukee.
- Freddy Peralta pitched 5-1/3 innings, while Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit two-run homers to lead the Rays in the decisive game.
- This marks Tampa Bay’s third World Series appearance in 29 seasons, with previous losses in 2008 and 2020; both the Rays and Brewers are seeking their first World Series title.
- The Guardians extended their World Series championship drought to 78 years, having last won the title in 1948 and last won the AL pennant in 2016.
- The Rays played before a sellout crowd at Tropicana Field, which recently underwent major repairs, and overcame a 0-1 and 1-2 series deficit to win three straight games and clinch the AL pennant.
