Tampa Bay Rays one win shy of World Series after defeating Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays are on the brink of reaching the World Series after a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on October 18. This win puts the Rays just one game away from the Fall Classic, marking their first potential appearance since the 2020 season. Former Seattle Mariners players Casey Legumina and Ben Williamson are part of the Rays’ roster, though Legumina is not included in the ALCS lineup. The Rays' next challenge comes in Game 5 of the ALCS at Tropicana Field on October 19.
- •Rays lead ALCS against Guardians with a 3-1 win.
- •Casey Legumina has not played in playoffs for Rays.
- •Ben Williamson contributed defensively in the recent game.
- •Game 5 of ALCS is scheduled for October 19 at Tropicana Field.
- •Rays seek first World Series appearance since 2020.
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"The Tampa Bay Rays are just one win away from the Fall Classic after beating the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday.
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