The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series. They secured their spot by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). The win allowed them to claim the American League pennant.
The Milwaukee Brewers, having swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), have been awaiting their World Series opponent.
Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians.
In Game 5, the Rays gained a crucial victory on the road, bringing the series to Tropicana Field for Game 6. With strong support from their fans, they capitalized on this momentum to finish the series.
Richie Palacios helped the Rays strike first with a two-out double in the second inning, giving them an early 2-0 lead. Junior Caminero furthered their advantage with a vital home run in the seventh inning, making the score 5-1.
The Cleveland Guardians tried to mount a comeback by scoring twice, narrowing the score to 5-3. Despite this, the Rays remained composed. Yandy Diaz contributed with a powerful 416-foot home run to extend the lead to 7-3.
Bryan Baker, Tampa Bay’s closer, took the mound in the ninth inning to finish the game. He secured the final outs, ensuring the Rays’ advancement to the World Series for the first time since 2020.
For the Milwaukee Brewers, this World Series appearance marks their first in 44 years. Both franchises will aim to capture their first-ever championship title.
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