Cleveland’s painful World Series drought continues at hands of Tampa Bay Rays
Summary
The Cleveland Guardians lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3 in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, ending Cleveland’s chance to win the World Series. The Rays will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series, marking the first time since 1980 that both teams are seeking their first championship.Key Facts
- Cleveland has not won a World Series since 1948.
- The Guardians lost three straight games after winning two of the first three in the ALCS.
- Tampa Bay showed strong pitching and improved hitting as the series went on.
- Cleveland’s pitchers struggled in the later games, including their best reliever, Cade Smith.
- The Rays scored key home runs in the seventh and eighth innings of Game 6.
- Cleveland won the AL Central division and beat the Chicago White Sox in the Division Series.
- The upcoming World Series will feature two teams seeking their first title: Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
- Guardians’ manager Stephen Vogt considered whether resting ace pitcher Gavin Williams could have helped in Game 6.
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