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Sports · October 20, 2026

2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule and scores as Rays advance to World Series to face Brewers

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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS on Monday, October 19, 2026, to advance to the World Series. They will face the Milwaukee Brewers, who swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the NL pennant. This matchup guarantees a first-time World Series champion, as neither franchise has won a title in its history. The Brewers hold home-field advantage for the series, which begins Friday, October 23, in Milwaukee. Both teams are noted for having relatively low payrolls and overcoming significant challenges, including the Rays returning to Tropicana Field following extensive repairs after Hurricane Milton.

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  • The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 to win the ALCS 4-2.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers won the NLCS by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0.
  • The 2026 World Series will begin on Friday, October 23, in Milwaukee.
  • Neither the Rays nor the Brewers have ever won a World Series title.
  • Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz both hit two-run home runs for the Rays in Game 6.
  • The Brewers finished the regular season with 103 wins, while the Rays had 98.
  • Tropicana Field underwent significant renovations after its roof was destroyed by Hurricane Milton in October 2024.

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  • Freddy Peralta was named the ALCS MVP.
  • The Rays had the 25th (or third-lowest) payroll in MLB, while the Brewers ranked 19th.
  • The Guardians had not held a lead over the final 25 innings of the ALCS.
  • Cleveland's World Series championship drought reached 78 years.
  • The Rays played their 2025 home games at the Yankees' spring training complex in Tampa.
  • A new stadium deal for the Rays is set for 2029 near the Buccaneers' stadium.
  • Shawn Armstrong became the first pitcher in postseason history to start a game after pitching both of the previous two days.

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