{"id":22762,"date":"2026-10-19T22:05:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=22762"},"modified":"2026-10-19T22:05:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:05:23","slug":"rays-guardians-alcs-game-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2026\/10\/19\/rays-guardians-alcs-game-6\/","title":{"rendered":"ALCS: Rays Handle Guardians, Punch Ticket to World Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Rays 7, Guardians 3 \u2014 ALCS Game Six<\/h2>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/rays\">Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> began the 2026 season with the fifth-longest odds to win the American League pennant, according to ESPN. However, after defeating the <a href=\"http:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/category\/guardians\">Cleveland Guardians<\/a> 7-3 in Game Six of the ALCS on Monday, the team sits four wins away from its first World Series title in franchise history.<\/p>\n<h3>Game Summary<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"9Y99mmjeQdx8UOjIqaYH7g\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2301065269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'9Y99mmjeQdx8UOjIqaYH7g',sig:'znxd_XuzFppWBdPVGjfDhv7tDWbhcXhJ7IzLWeirhK0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2301065269',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Rays drew first blood in the bottom of the second inning. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/mesavi01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Victor Mesa Jr.<\/a> on second and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/simpsch01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chandler Simpson<\/a> on third, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/palacri01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Richie Palacios<\/a> doubled into right field and gave the Rays an early 2-0 advantage. One inning later, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/delucjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jonny DeLuca<\/a> used a sacrifice fly to score <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/c\/caminju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Junior Caminero<\/a> and put the Rays in front 3-0.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a slow start, the Guardians\u2019 offense found life in the sixth inning. After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/delauch01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Chase DeLauter<\/a>\u2019s leadoff single, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/lowena01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nathaniel Lowe<\/a> drove him home with a one-out single, bringing the tying runs up to bat. However, Lowe\u2019s efforts didn\u2019t pay off, as reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/booseca01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cam Booser<\/a> retired <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bazzatr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Travis Bazzana<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bailepa01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Patrick Bailey<\/a> in consecutive at-bats to end the threat.<\/p>\n<p>In the seventh inning, Caminero temporarily put the game away with his first career postseason home run. However, despite trailing 5-1, the Guardians fought back in the ensuing frame. With the bases loaded and two outs, Bailey drew a walk on reliever <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/s\/seymoia01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ian Seymour<\/a>, who promptly hit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=martin016ang,martin015ang&amp;search=Angel+Martinez&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Angel Martinez<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/r\/rocchbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Brayan Rocchio<\/a>, however, struck out swinging to end the inning.<\/p>\n<p>With a two-run lead entering the bottom of the eighth, the Rays needed an insurance run. Fittingly, veteran <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/d\/diazya01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Yandy Diaz<\/a> answered the call with a 416-foot two-run home run, giving the Rays a 7-3 advantage.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right for Guardians<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"vQPyc5f8TWp-MwzdQ94e-A\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2301058929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'vQPyc5f8TWp-MwzdQ94e-A',sig:'bmZa278nwANSQYZtjPLzqLZzVVwW4p1k2qmMZElPw0Y=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2301058929',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Even though they fell short, the Guardians refused to quit on Monday night. They brought the tying run up to bat in the sixth and eighth innings, with the go-ahead run coming to bat in the latter. This was made possible by a relief unit that weathered the storm, as six different pitchers combined to allow three runs across the first six innings.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong for Guardians<\/h3>\n<p>Despite being the Guardians\u2019 two best relievers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=smithca06,smith-008cad,smith-003cad&amp;search=Cade+Smith&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cade Smith<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gaddihu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hunter Gaddis<\/a> each surrendered a two-run home run down the stretch. In addition, the team\u2019s offense went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position, stranding nine total runners on base.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Right for Rays<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"QDW6-IvaQJJ7to8VOBSwdw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2301058111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'QDW6-IvaQJJ7to8VOBSwdw',sig:'PseEWgg9zvUQrmhcefqC3EFXfnHtkruzFMAorgOyya8=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2301058111',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/peralfr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Freddy Peralta<\/a> had another exceptional outing on Monday, allowing one run on five hits in 5 1\/3 innings. He was aided by an offense that scored seven runs for the second time in three games, with the group having posted 17 runs during their current three-game win streak.<\/p>\n<h3>What Went Wrong for Rays<\/h3>\n<p>The Rays\u2019 relief unit had a minor implosion in the eighth, as Seymour and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wellsty01.shtml\">Tyler Wells<\/a> combined to allow four baserunners in 2\/3 of an inning. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=kellyke02,kelly-003kev&amp;search=Kevin+Kelly&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Kevin Kelly<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bakerbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bryan Baker<\/a> backed them up with 1 1\/3 scoreless innings to end the game.<\/p>\n<h3>Manager Reactions<\/h3>\n<p>Despite a deflating end to the season, Guardians manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vogtst01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stephen Vogt<\/a> wants his team to use Monday\u2019s defeat as motivation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet it sink in,\u201d said Vogt postgame. \u201cLet it fuel you this winter.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the team&#8217;s looming World Series date, Rays manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/managers\/cashke01.shtml\">Kevin Cash<\/a> is focused on staying present.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think you have to enjoy the moment,\u201d said Cash. \u201cFor tonight, appreciate the guys you go to work with on a daily basis and realize what&#8217;s been accomplished.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Next Matchup<\/h3>\n<p>The Guardians\u2019 season might be over, but the Rays\u2019 continues Friday in Game One of the World Series. First pitch at American Family Field is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, with National League <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/y\/youngcy01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cy Young<\/a> Award favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/misioja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=sportrelay.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-10-20_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jacob Misiorowski<\/a> set to start for the Brewers. The Rays, meanwhile, have not announced a Game One starter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"DGLMKW9-TQFHEXc48GLIBA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2301065072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'DGLMKW9-TQFHEXc48GLIBA',sig:'KbYRgmV7QEam_impXHujKC-_lHnLVTn5FdK-iygIs0k=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2301065072',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rays 7, Guardians 3 \u2014 ALCS Game Six The Tampa Bay Rays began the 2026 season with the fifth-longest odds to win the American League pennant, according to ESPN. However, after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game Six of the ALCS on Monday, the team sits four wins away from its first World Series 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