3 storylines to watch as Guards-Rays clash in ALCS Game 6

The Tampa Bay Rays take a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Monday at Tropicana Field. Following a 3-1 victory in Game 5 behind starter Drew Rasmussen and reliever Bryan Baker, the Rays sit just one win away from clinching their third World Series appearance in franchise history.

Key storylines include Cleveland's struggling offense, which has produced only four runs over the past two games, and manager Stephen Vogt's challenging pitching strategy. Vogt confirmed top postseason starter Gavin Williams will not pitch on short rest for Game 6, while Tampa Bay prepares to start Freddy Peralta at home, where they posted a 55-26 regular-season record.