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Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 6 FAQ (Mon., 8 ET on TBS/HBO Max)

CLEVELAND -- A trip to the World Series is on the line in Game 6 as the Rays bring the ALCS back to Tropicana Field. Coming off their 3-1 win over the Guardians in Game 5, the Rays look like…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 2:01 AM
Guardians-Rays ALCS Game 6 FAQ (Mon., 8 ET on TBS/HBO Max)
Key Things to Know
  • The Rays can clinch a World Series berth against the Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS.
  • Freddy Peralta will start on the mound for Tampa Bay on Monday night.
  • Cleveland plans a bullpen game, with Slade Cecconi potentially serving as the opener.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Rays host the Cleveland Guardians for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday at Tropicana Field, holding a 3-2 series lead. A victory would send the Rays to the World Series to face the Milwaukee Brewers, while a Cleveland win forces a decisive Game 7.

Tampa Bay will start right-hander Freddy Peralta, who carries a 6-0 record and a 0.79 ERA across his last nine appearances. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt confirmed ace Gavin Williams will not pitch on short rest, leaving the Guardians to rely on a bullpen game potentially opened by Slade Cecconi.

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