Rays Reach World Series as Monday’s National Sports Results Roll In
Tampa Bay eliminated Cleveland in the ALCS, while Atlanta, San Francisco and four NHL teams also earned Monday victories.
By Avery Lyons, ClickNNY Sports Desk
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 Monday in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, winning the series 4-2. Tampa Bay advanced to the World Series. Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz each hit a two-run home run, while Freddy Peralta worked 5 1/3 innings.
In the WNBA playoffs, the Atlanta Dream defeated the Golden State Valkyries 79-65 in Game 2 of the WNBA Finals. The series is tied 1-1.
The New York Rangers beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-2. The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2, the Utah Mammoth topped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1. Sean Durzi scored 78 seconds into New York’s game, Dylan Garand made 29 saves, and Gavin McKenna scored the go-ahead goal for Toronto on a third-period power play.
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 in the NFL.
Compiled by the ClickNNY Sports Desk from final scores and game reports.
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