AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: GUARDIANS VS RAYS

October 18, 2026

Yandy Diaz

Progressive Field

Tampa Bay Rays

Postgame 5 Press Conference

Rays - 3, Guardians - 1

Q. Eleven hits so far this postseason in eight games. Another impactful night for you. What's going for you so far at the plate night by night?

YANDY DÍAZ: I'm just trying to get on base as much as I can. I'm not necessarily thinking of the hits or counting the hits. I'm just trying to do whatever I can to get on base, especially as the lead-off guy. So things have been working, but that's my mindset right now.

Q. What's clicked for you guys offensively the last two nights?

YANDY DÍAZ: A positive mindset, that's the biggest thing, just a positive mindset the last two nights and just being aggressive with our pitch selection, just jumping on good pitches, and both of those things.

Q. You've seen Drew pitch well for you guys in a lot of situations, obviously a huge game tonight. What did you think of how he responded and what he did tonight?

YANDY DÍAZ: What I've seen from him is what I've seen from him the entire year. Just great selection with his pitches, just great location, great command of his stuff.

I say this with respect to every single Major League pitcher out there, but I really do think he's the best pitcher in MLB.

Q. You've been with the Rays a long time. You're one win away from the World Series, how do you look at that opportunity, what's right in front of you?

YANDY DÍAZ: It's a great opportunity. All of us are thinking of it. But it all ends tomorrow. We're going to win tomorrow.