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Rays defeat Guardians in Game 6 to advance to World Series

Outlets agree Tampa Bay eliminated Cleveland in Game 6 to reach its third World Series, with ALCS MVP Freddy Peralta set to face his former team, Milwaukee.

Eddie Gamboa with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016 Spring Training (Cropped)
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At a glance

  • Tampa Bay defeated Cleveland 7-3 in Game 6 to win the ALCS four games to two.24
  • Pitcher Freddy Peralta was named ALCS MVP following his midseason acquisition from the New York Mets.13
  • The Rays advanced to their third World Series in franchise history.24

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to win the American League Championship Series 4-2.24

With the win, Tampa Bay qualified for the World Series for the third time in franchise history.24

Rays pitcher Freddy Peralta was named Most Valuable Player of the ALCS.13

Tampa Bay acquired Peralta from the New York Mets at the trade deadline.13

The Rays will next face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.14

Where sources agree

  • Rays advance to the World Series4 of 4
  • Tampa Bay defeated Cleveland 7-3 in Game 63 of 4
  • Freddy Peralta named ALCS MVP2 of 4
  • Rays acquired Peralta at trade deadline2 of 4

Who covered this

3 National1 International

Sources

  1. 1Yahoo SportsRays’ Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP before facing former team Brewers in World Series ↗
  2. 2Yahoo SportsRays’ Junior Caminero lets it all out with message after eliminating Guardians ↗
  3. 3CBS SportsRays' Freddy Peralta named ALCS MVP after two starts, including Game 6 clincher, one relief appearance ↗
  4. 4The GuardianWorld Series will have first-time champion as Rays set up showdown with Brewers ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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