MLB LCS News & Moments: Rays Move On To World Series, Set To Face Brewers

Tampa Bay has the answers late to knock out Guardians in ALCS.

By Steve Drumwright · Pitcher List

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

Key Things to Know

The Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6.
Tampa Bay won the ALCS 4-2 to set up a World Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Rays starting pitcher Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP after allowing one run over 5 ⅓ innings.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS to secure a 4-2 series victory. The win earns Tampa Bay its third World Series trip in franchise history, setting up a clash against the Milwaukee Brewers beginning Friday in Milwaukee. Both clubs will compete for their first-ever World Series title.

Rays starter Freddy Peralta captured ALCS MVP honors after pitching 5 ⅓ strong innings, allowing just one run. Offensively, Tampa Bay surged ahead behind early runs from Richie Palacios and Jonny DeLuca, followed by late two-run home runs from Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz to put the game out of reach.

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