Morning Briefing: Rays Advance to World Series

Good Morning, Mets fans!

Saturday was a big day of baseball, with one team advancing to the World Series and another forcing a crucial game seven.

In the American League, the Rays defeated the Astros in game seven of the ALCS by a score of 4-2 to advance to their second franchise World Series and first in twelve years. Charlie Morton collected the win, allowing just two hits and a walk in five and two-third innings of work.

Randy Arozarena hit his fourth home run of the series to lead the Rays offense. Arozarena would go on to win the ALCS MVP.

In the National League, the Dodgers defeated the Braves by a score of 3-1 to force a game seven in the series. Walker Buehler received the win after throwing six scoreless innings, allowing seven hits and collecting six strikeouts.

Corey Seager continued his hot streak at the plate, crushing his third home run in the last two days.

Today, the Dodgers face off against the Braves in game seven of the NLCS. The pitching matchup is to be determined. The game will be on at 8:15 EST and can be seen on Fox.

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