Rays win AL pennant, advance to World Series - Bay News 9
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 to win the American League Championship Series and advance to the World Series. They will face the Milwaukee Brewers in an upcoming matchup where both teams seek their first title.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 Monday night to win the American League Championship Series 4-2 and advance to the World Series.
ABOVE: Spectrum Sports 360's Michael Epps in the Rays happy clubhouse after the Game 6 win
They will face the Brewers starting Friday night in Milwaukee.
Freddy Peralta threw 5-1/3 gritty innings, and Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer in Game 6 to lead the Rays.
This year will mark Tampa Bay's third appearance in the World Series in 29 seasons. The Rays lost in 2008, falling in five games to the Philadelphia Phillies. They made it back to the Fall Classic in the COVID-shortened season of 2020, losing in six games to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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