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Tampa Bay Rays Head To World Series, Downing Astros
The Rays won Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, and are headed to the World Series.
SAN DIEGO, CA — The Tampa Bay Rays are going to the World Series for the second time in franchise history. The Rays beat the Astros 4-2 in Game 7.
The Rays' pitching was literally a night and day difference compared to Game 6 thanks to starting pitcher Charlie Morton who sent six Astros players back to the dugout with strikeouts. Morton's pitching helped lead the Rays to the win.
It was also another record night for Rays outfielder, Randy Arozarena, who hit a two-run home run in the first inning, making this his seventh home run in the postseason, setting an MLB rookie record.
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Mike Zunino hit a solo home run to left field for the Rays making the score 3-0 in the bottom of the second inning.
Tampa Bay stayed ahead the whole game.
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During the team's celebration on the field, Arozarena was presented with the MVP Layland Macfarland award.
The Rays will play against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Atlanta Braves who have their Game 7 in the National League Championship Series on Sunday at 8:15 p.m. EST.
The World Series will be played in Texas with Game 1 scheduled Tuesday at 8:09 p.m. EST on FOX.
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