Tampa Bay Rays look to clinch AL pennant against Cleveland Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on October 19, 2026. The Rays are one win away from their third AL pennant after winning three of the first five games in the best-of-seven series. Right-hander Freddy Peralta takes the mound for Tampa Bay, while the Guardians opt for a bullpen game, with Shawn Armstrong as the opener. Cleveland seeks to avoid elimination and force a decisive Game 7 on October 20.

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