Rays Eliminate Guardians, Finalize Historic World Series Matchup
The Tampa Bay Rays advanced through the playoffs by defeating the Cleveland Guardians in their series matchup. Pitcher Drew Rasmussen was key to the Rays' success, winning postseason games while allowing minimal runs. The Rays have now qualified for the World Series, where they will face another team in what is described as a historic matchup.
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6 sourcesPeralta, Caminero, Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Rays win Game 6 to clinch AL pennant, will meet Brewers in World Series
Brewers-Rays will produce a first-time champion, and maybe the first all-indoor World Series
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14 sourcesPeralta, Caminero, Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
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4 sourcesRays punch their ticket to the World Series, taking down Guardians in Game 6 to set up series with Brewers
Peralta, Caminero, Díaz lead Rays to 7-3 win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
Homer-happy Rays finish off Guardians to set up small-market World Series matchup with Brewers
Drew Rasmussen dominates Guardians in Game 5 to move Rays win away from World Series
Tampa Bay Rays move one win from World Series after Drew Rasmussen dominates Cleveland Guardians
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2 articlesWorld Series will have first-time champion as Rays set up showdown with Brewers
Rays on verge of World Series return after Rasmussen dazzles in win over Guardians
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The story so far
2 developments- Oct 18Rasmussen shines as the Rays beat the Guardians 3-1 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 ALCS lead
- Oct 20Rays beat Guardians 7-3 to clinch AL pennant and trip to World Series
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