CLEVELAND -- Nobody’s going to mistake muscular Rays leadoff man Yandy Díaz for Babe Ruth, but he called his shot Sunday night at Progressive Field. Díaz picked up three hits to support another dominant start by Drew Rasmussen in the…
Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Yandy Díaz declared that the American League Championship Series will end in Game 6, boldly predicting a victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night. Díaz recorded three hits to back pitcher Drew Rasmussen as the Rays earned a 3-1 win in Game 5 at Progressive Field on Sunday, taking a 3-2 series lead.
The series now shifts to Tropicana Field, where Tampa Bay holds two opportunities to secure the pennant and advance to the World Series. Right-hander Freddy Peralta will start Game 6 for manager Kevin Cash's Rays, while Guardians manager Stephen Vogt and his squad face another potential bullpen day to keep their season alive.
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