Kevin Kelly escapes bases-loaded situation in Game 6 for Rays
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays reliever Kevin Kelly struck out Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, preserving a 5-3 lead in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on October 19, 2026. The pivotal strikeout ended a late threat from the Cleveland Guardians, who needed a win to force a Game 7. Kelly's performance kept the Rays just three outs away from reaching the World Series. The Rays entered this game leading the series 3-2 and were looking to clinch a pennant at home after securing a road victory in Game 5.
- •Rays lead the series 3-2 against the Guardians.
- •Kelly's strikeout stranded the tying run at second base.
- •Tampa Bay held a 5-3 lead at Tropicana Field.
- •The Guardian's elimination would occur with a loss.
- •The Rays aim for their first World Series appearance since 2020.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Rays reliever Kevin Kelly saves the day after Guardians load the bases in the 8th inning
"Tampa Bay Rays reliever Kevin Kelly escaped a bases-loaded jam in the eighth inning Monday night, preserving a 5-3 lead over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. With two outs and all three bases occupied, Kelly struck out Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio to end the threat at Tropicana Field. The crucial […] The post Rays reliever Kevin Kelly saves the day after Guardians load the bases in the 8th inning appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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