The Tampa Bay Rays led the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 as of the sixth inning of Game 6 of the ALCS, on a day when former Twins catcher AJ Pierzynski had an outlandish comment on DH Yandy Diaz. An MLB insider shared his Rays-focused prediction ahead of Game 6 as fans awaited a potential series clincher.
The long-awaited fan frenzy at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg came true as Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson turned on the jets for an exciting display of speed on a ridiculous bunt single. It took him just 3.78 seconds to reach the bag, setting a mark not seen since 2023.
Manager Kevin Cash's team continued to try and hold off the Guardians, who pushed a run across the plate in the sixth inning to finally get on the board in a 3-1 game. Simpson's exciting play showed Tampa Bay wasn't ready to relinquish their lead for the rest of the series, as the Rays continued to move forward in an emotional Game 6 matchup.