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Rays and Brewers face off for World Series title

Yandy Díaz of the Rays in game five of the American League Championship Series in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images

The Rays are back in the World Series for the first time in six years, taking on the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 on Friday night with a chance to win the franchise's first championship.

Why it matters: The Rays came up short in both of their previous World Series appearances, losing to the Phillies in 2008 and the Dodgers in 2020.

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