# Rays clinch AL pennant, meet Brewers in World Series

> Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in ALCS Game 6 to advance to World Series for third time in 29 seasons.
- Title: Rays clinch AL pennant, meet Brewers in World Series
- Summary: Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in ALCS Game 6 to advance to World Series for third time in 29 seasons. Tampa Bay Rays win AL pennant after defeating Cleveland…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/19/sports/rays-guardians-alcs-game-6-score
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## Rays clinch AL pennant
Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of American League Championship Series to advance to World Series for third time in franchise's 29 seasons.
## World Series matchup
Rays will face Brewers in first World Series matchup since 1980 when Phillies beat Royals.
## Game 6 result
Rays won 7-3 after Freddy Peralta threw 5⅓ innings and Junior Caminero hit two-run homer.
## Guardians' loss
Guardians extend World Series drought to 78 years after losing Game 6.
## Rays' celebration
Rays closer Bryan Baker and third baseman Junior Caminero celebrate clinching World Series spot.
## Rays' postseason performance
Rays swept Yankees in Division Series before taking three straight games against Guardians.
## Key takeaway

Tampa Bay Rays win AL pennant after defeating Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of American League Championship Series, advancing to World Series for third time in franchise history.