# Rays clinch AL pennant, face Brewers in World Series

> Tampa Bay Rays win first AL pennant since 2020, set up historic World Series clash with Milwaukee Brewers.
- Title: Rays clinch AL pennant, face Brewers in World Series
- Summary: Tampa Bay Rays win first AL pennant since 2020, set up historic World Series clash with Milwaukee Brewers. Tampa Bay Rays clinch first American League…
- Keywords: tampa bay rays, milwaukee brewers, world series, american league championship series, freddy peralta, yandy diaz, cleveland guardians, Rays, clinch, pennant, face, Brewers
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/world-series-schedule-rays-brewers-mlb-12591350
- Author: Jon Paul Hoornstra
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tampa bay rays, milwaukee brewers, world series, american league championship series, freddy peralta, yandy diaz, cleveland guardians
## Rays clinch AL pennant
Tampa Bay Rays clinch first American League pennant since 2020 after defeating Cleveland Guardians in Game 6.
## Historic World Series matchup
First-ever Tampa Bay-Milwaukee World Series matchup set for Friday at American Family Field.
## Rays' Game 6 performance
Rays never trailed in Game 6 with Freddy Peralta allowing one run in 5.1 innings.
## Rays manager's comments
Rays manager Kevin Cash says team handled challenges well despite recent losses.
## Key takeaway

Tampa Bay Rays clinch first American League pennant since 2020, facing Milwaukee Brewers in World Series for first time.