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World Series Stage Is Set as Rays Advance to Face Brewers
Two low-payroll clubs will meet for a first World Series title, and the winner will become baseball’s first first-time champion since 1980.
On Monday, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, securing their third pennant in 29 seasons as a major league franchise.
After trailing the series 2-1 early, the Rays rallied to win three consecutive games against the Guardians, demonstrating resilience after Game 4 was postponed due to rain.
Yandy Díaz and Junior Caminero each hit two-run homers, while Freddy Peralta pitched 5 1/3 innings before a sellout crowd of 40,230 fans at Tropicana Field.
Starting Friday in Milwaukee, the Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series after the Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
Neither franchise has captured a World Series title, guaranteeing a first-time champion in 2026; the Rays hold two previous appearances while the Brewers have one.