Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to clinch AL pennant and advance to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series for the third time in franchise history Monday, Oct. 19, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.

The victory secured the series 4-2 and sent Tampa Bay to its first Fall Classic since 2020, where it will face the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rays are seeking their first championship after previous World Series losses in 2008 and 2020. Tampa Bay built its early advantage with a two-run double from Richie Palacios in the second inning before Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz delivered two-run home runs late in the game.