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Rays sweep Yankees to reach third ALCS in franchise history
Original: Rays sweep their way past Yankees to reach 3rd ALCS in franchise history
The Tampa Bay Rays have swept the New York Yankees to advance to the American League Championship Series, only the third ALCS appearance in franchise history. The decisive sweep ends the Yankees' season and sets up Tampa Bay as a serious contender for the pennant, with fans and analysts weighing in on the Rays' pitching depth and postseason form.
Why now: The Rays' sweep of the rival Yankees is a major postseason upset driving sports discussion.
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