The Rays Win the Pennant!

They talk a big game, but they back it up. Before Game 6 of the ALCS Yandy Diaz guaranteed a Rays victory.

And then in the bottom of the 8th inning, Diaz delivered a two-run blast that virtually ended the game. The Rays won the close-out game 7-3.

The ALCS MVA “fastball” Freddy Peralta continued his excellent postseason. He pitched 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3Ks.

The Rays were sparked by upstart second baseman Richie Palacios who delivered a two-run double in the bottom of the 2nd. Junior Caminero hit a critical two-run homer in the bottom of the 7th, that made the score 5-1 at the time.

That felt like a decisive blow, before Diaz really put the game away. Rays Manager Kevin Cash called on Bryan Barker to pitch the 9th, and the rest was history.

This sets up a Rays versus Brewers World Series, and guarantees a first-time World Series winner. The Series starts on Friday in Milwaukee.

The Rays and the Brewers are the right World Series. They’ve been the best team in their respective leagues all year.

The Rays open as a slight favorite in Vegas, but this is about as even as a matchup as you’re going to get. I can’t wait.

Let me know your prediction. Finish Your Breakfast.