Tampa Bay Rays to face Milwaukee Brewers in 2026 World Series
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:29 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series after defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on October 19. Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each contributed two-run home runs, while Freddy Peralta pitched 5.1 innings, leading to the Rays' victory. This marks the franchise's third appearance in the World Series, where they will meet the Milwaukee Brewers, who are also seeking their first championship. The series is set to begin on October 23 in Milwaukee.
- •Rays beat Guardians 7-3 in ALCS Game 6 on October 19.
- •Caminero and Díaz each hit two-run homers.
- •Freddy Peralta pitched 5.1 innings for the Rays.
- •World Series begins on October 23 in Milwaukee.
- •Rays and Brewers are both seeking their first World Series championship.
- 4:16 AMESPN — The World Series matchup is set! How Rays, Brewers can win it all
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — The Tampa Bay Rays are World Series bound! Shop Rays World Series gear now
- 3:13 AMThe Guardian Sport — World Series will have first-time champion as Rays set up showdown with Brewers
"Tampa Bay beat Guardians to seal ALCS in six games 7-3 Game 6 win set up by strong Freddy Peralta start Freddy Peralta threw 5.1 gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29 seasons. The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers who, like Tampa Bay, are seeking to win their first-ever World Series. A sellout crowd of 40,230 fans waved yellow-and-blue rally towels, rang cowbells and chanted “Let’s go Rays!” throughout the night at Tropicana Field, which needed major renovations after Hurricane Milton shredded the roof two years ago and caused extensive damage throughout the stadium. Continue reading...
"The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series. Shop new Rays AL championship, World Series gear now.
"It's a battle of two franchises eyeing their first championship trophy. Here's your first look at a Tampa Bay-Milwaukee showdown.
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External links- ESPNOct 20, 2026, 4:16 AMThe World Series matchup is set! How Rays, Brewers can win it all
It's a battle of two franchises eyeing their first championship trophy. Here's your first look at a Tampa Bay-Milwaukee showdown.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 3:19 AMThe Tampa Bay Rays are World Series bound! Shop Rays World Series gear now
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series. Shop new Rays AL championship, World Series gear now.
- The Guardian SportOct 20, 2026, 3:13 AMWorld Series will have first-time champion as Rays set up showdown with Brewers
Tampa Bay beat Guardians to seal ALCS in six games 7-3 Game 6 win set up by strong Freddy Peralta start Freddy Peralta threw 5.1 gritty innings, Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run homer and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series on Monday night to advance to the World Series for the third time in the franchise’s 29 seasons. The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers who, like Tampa Bay, are seeking to win their first-ever World Series. A sellout crowd of 40,230 fans waved yellow-and-blue rally towels, rang cowbells and chanted “Let’s go Rays!” throughout the night at Tropicana Field, which needed major renovations after Hurricane Milton shredded the roof two years ago and caused extensive damage throughout the stadium. Continue reading...
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