The Tampa Bay Rays took two out of three games from the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field and now hold an overall 3-2 American League Championship Series lead. Tampa Bay is one win away from reaching its third World Series in franchise history. The Rays are confident as the series now shifts back to Tropicana Field for Game 6 and a potential Game 7. MLB insider Jim Bowden is expecting Rays fans to bring an energy level to Tropicana Field that hasn't been seen before at the stadium.

“Tampa Bay, up 3-2, you're coming back home, The Trop has never been louder than it was in the Yankees series. Could you imagine tonight what The Trop is gonna be like? It's gonna be at a level we've probably never seen before for the Rays,” Bowden said, via MLB Network Radio. “It's gonna be that loud. And if the Rays were to get an early lead and (Freddy) Peralta is pitching well, that crowd… It will just end it.”

Bowden went on to say that Cleveland needs to score early to avoid the fans' energy from completely taking over.

“So for Cleveland, score early, keep them quiet,” Bowden added.

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The Rays entered the series as the favorite. They were the best team in the American League throughout the season, and they did not have too much trouble with the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series. However, the Guardians have given them some trouble.

This Guardians ball club won't go away quietly. Game 6 projects to be competitive. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 PM ET.