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Mets Morning News: Rays one win away from World Series matchup between two would be first-time champions

Meet the Mets Mets relief prospect Ryan Lambert is off to a strong start in the Arizona Fall League. Around the National League East Washington Nationals CFO Ted Towne is leaving the organization to become CFO of the NHL’s Pittsburgh…

By Allison McCague · Amazin' Avenue

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 12:32 PM

Key Things to Know

The Rays defeated the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the ALCS to take a 3-2 series lead.
A Tampa Bay pennant win would set up a World Series against the Brewers between two seeking a first-time title.
Drew Rasmussen limited Cleveland to one run over seven innings, supported by three hits from Yandy Díaz.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays moved one win away from the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 of the ALCS. Starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen allowed one run across seven innings, while Yandy Díaz recorded three hits. A series victory would send the Rays to face the Milwaukee Brewers, guaranteeing a first-time champion in the Fall Classic.

Elsewhere across baseball, the Washington Nationals are losing several front-office executives, including CFO Ted Towne to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In Mets news, relief prospect Ryan Lambert is performing strongly in the Arizona Fall League.

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Mets Morning News: Rays one win away from World Series matchup between two would be first-time champions

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