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Rays clinch ALCS with Game 6 win, to face Brewers in World Series

The Rays beat the Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise's 29 seasons.

By Milwaukee Brewers · ESPN

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:20 AM

Key Things to Know

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to advance to the World Series.
Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz each hit a two-run homer in the victory.
The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 on Friday night in Milwaukee.

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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World Series. Freddy Peralta pitched 5⅓ innings, while Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz each contributed a two-run home run to secure the victory in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Tampa Bay will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series, marking the first time since 1980 that both contenders are seeking their first franchise title. Game 1 will be held Friday night in Milwaukee, with the Brewers opening as betting favorites. Peralta was named ALCS MVP after conceding only one run over 12⅓ innings.

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Rays clinch ALCS with Game 6 win, to face Brewers in World Series

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