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MLB Playoff Roundup: Rays advance to World Series

The Tampa Bay Rays secured their spot in the World Series with a decisive 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, clinching the series 4-2. The Rays capitalized on a late-season bullpen collapse by Cleveland, who had already relied heavily on their relievers in Game 5.

Tampa Bay’s offense struck early, with Richie Palacios driving in two runs in the second inning to take an early lead. Freddy Peralta, the Rays’ ace, continued his postseason dominance by pitching five strong innings before exiting in the sixth after allowing a run.

Cleveland’s bullpen, already stretched thin, faltered as Tampa Bay’s lineup exploited their fatigue, sealing the Rays’ historic postseason run as the top seed in the American League.

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