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MLB Championship Series 2026 discussion thread: Day 9

The American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians has reached a dramatic Game 6, with the Rays holding a 3-2 series lead after a hard-fought 3-1 victory in Cleveland on Sunday. The series has been defined by tight scoring, with three of the five games decided by two runs or fewer, and both teams averaging over three runs per game.

Tampa Bay’s confidence is high, as star shortstop Yandy Díaz declared the series would end in their favor after the win, while the Guardians will look to even the series with ace right-hander Shawn Armstrong on the mound. Armstrong has been dominant in this postseason, allowing no runs over 7.2 innings across six appearances, including a one-inning shutout in Game 4.

The Rays will counter with Freddy Peralta, who pitched six scoreless innings in Game 2 against Cleveland. With home-field advantage on the line, the stakes could not be higher as the teams prepare for a decisive Game 6 at Tampa Bay’s stadium.

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