Cleveland Guardians fall to Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS Game 6
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on October 19, 2026, ending their season. Cleveland held a 2-1 series lead but experienced three consecutive losses, eliminating them from postseason contention. The Rays' strong pitching and effective offense were instrumental in their victory, with key contributions from Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz. Cleveland, which last won the World Series in 1948, is left to reflect on another missed opportunity for a title.
- •Guardians lost 7-3 to Rays in ALCS Game 6.
- •Cleveland led the series 2-1 before losing three straight.
- •Caminero and Díaz featured prominently in the Rays' offense.
- •Cleveland has not won a World Series since 1948.
- •Tampa Bay will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland’s painful World Series drought continues at hands of Tampa Bay Rays
"(AP) — For yet another season, Cleveland baseball fans will have to wait.The city’s proud major league franchise still hasn’t won a World Series since 1948.
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