The ALCS continues as the Cleveland Guardians face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 at 8:08 p.m. ET Monday at Tropicana Field.
Behind seven strong innings from Drew Rasmussen, the Rays defeated the Guardians 3-1 on Sunday in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead. The series now quickly shifts back to St. Petersburg, where the Rays have the opportunity to clinch the AL pennant and a trip to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series in front of their home crowd on Monday.
The Guardians will open Game 6 with right-hander Shawn Armstrong (0-0, 4.58 ERA), who has pitched 2 2/3 innings against the Rays this series, striking out two and allowing two hits. He also opened Game 4, working a hitless first inning before giving way to Foster Griffin.
The Rays will counter with right-hander Freddy Peralta (10-11, 4.42 ERA), who is making his second start of the series. In Game 2, Peralta tossed six scoreless innings, allowing 4 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6 to earn the win.
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