Recapping the Rays-Guardians 2026 ALCS

A quick look at how the Rays got to the World Series…

By Jackson Heiden · Yahoo

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:07 PM

Key Things to Know

The Tampa Bay Rays clinched the 2026 AL pennant by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 in the ALCS.
Tampa Bay won the decisive Game 6 by a final score of 7-3.
Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz hit home runs, and Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the 2026 American League Championship Series to secure a 4-2 series victory. The win earns Tampa Bay the American League pennant and clinches their third World Series berth in franchise history, setting up a Fall Classic showdown against the Milwaukee Brewers.

In the decisive Game 6, Richie Palacios drove in the opening two runs, while Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz contributed home runs. Starting pitcher Freddy Peralta delivered a strong outing to lead the Rays' pitching staff and earned ALCS Most Valuable Player honors.

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