'I'm so excited': Rays one win away from World Series as Tampa Bay fans rally behind team

The Tampa Bay Rays are now just one win away from the World Series.

Anticipation and excitement are building. Rays fans were inside Tropicana Field Sunday night for a watch party as the Rays picked up another win over the Cleveland Guardians.

I was here for the 2008 World Series, but Im so excited for this one," said Blanche Hood.

That excitement could be felt throughout the Trop.

The whole stadium is just on fire and alight. The fans are so excited, and its just exciting," said Hood.

Now, all eyes are on Monday night's game as the Rays look to punch their ticket to what would be their third World Series appearance.

Fans say the team is going to need all of Tampa Bay behind them.

I hope everyone is going to show up tomorrow and be rowdy because we definitely need it. We need all the crowd noise we can get," said Chuck Ellison.

For some fans, this playoff run is also about sharing their love of the Rays with the next generation.

Its twice the experience to get to do it with this guy," said James Lamoureux.

Fans says each pitch now raises the stakes.

Its always tough as a fan because you watch 162 games and youre living and dying by each pitch, and in the playoffs its amplified," said Jake Remus

But heading into Monday, Rays fans are confident.

Its gonna be electric. Were all going to be jumping for joy because were going to win. Were going to win the whole thing. I have so much faith in them," said Maddie McPhail.

The Rays now return to Tropicana Field Monday night with a chance to clinch a spot in the World Series in front of their home crowd.