Rays clinch AL pennant

World Series berth follows September division title

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 35m1 min read

THERE IT IS, TAMPA BAY! THE MOMENT THE RAYS CLINCHED THE PENNANT TO HEAD TO THE WORLD SERIES 👏 https://t.co/qWQec69X3n Via @SportsCenter on X

What happened: Tampa Bay closed the American League Championship Series to earn a World Series berth.

Why it matters: The pennant extends the September division title into a league championship. Only a World Series victory remains between Tampa Bay and the championship.

What to watch: The World Series schedule and pitching plans come next.

Sources

@SportsCenter 2026-10-20T03:13:33.641489+00:00

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