Recapping the Rays-Guardians 2026 ALCS

The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in six games to win the 2026 American League pennant, their first since 2020. After falling behind 2-1 in the series, the Rays mounted a comeback behind strong pitching performances, particularly from Freddy Peralta, who was named ALCS MVP. The Rays' offense relied on small ball and timely hitting throughout the series, ultimately clinching with a 7-3 victory in Game 6. The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series beginning Friday night.

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