Freddy Peralta leads Rays past Phillies 2-0 in playoff showdown
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Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning, helping the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 Friday night. The loss marks the Phillies' third consecutive chance to clinch a wild-card spot without success. Philadelphia, leading Arizona by two games for the final NL wild card, must wait until Saturday for another opportunity. Jonny DeLuca contributed with an early RBI single, while Nick Fortes added a home run. Peralta recorded four strikeouts while allowing four hits over 5 1/3 innings, and Bryan Baker secured his 41st save by closing the game. The Rays are preparing for the playoffs with home-field advantage in the AL Division Series, while the Phillies plan to utilize a bullpen game in their next matchup.
- •Rays beat Phillies 2-0 in Philadelphia on September 26, 2026
- •Freddy Peralta allows four hits in 5 1/3 innings
- •Jonny DeLuca and Nick Fortes provide early runs
- •Phillies wait until Saturday for another playoff clincher chance
- •Bryan Baker earns 41st save of the season
- 1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Rays’ Freddy Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Rays' Freddy Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies, who lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher
"Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay deny Philadelphia a third straight shot at clinching a wild-card spot, as the AL East champion Rays beat the Phillies 2-0 on Friday night. The Phillies entered leading Arizona by two games for an NL wild card with three to play. The Phillies would have clinched their fifth straight playoff berth with a win against the Rays and an Arizona loss to San Diego.
"Freddy Peralta shines as the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Philadelphia Phillies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:37 AMRays’ Freddy Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher
Freddy Peralta shines as the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 1:22 AMRays' Freddy Peralta shuts down punchless Phillies, who lose 3rd straight potential playoff clincher
Freddy Peralta pitched into the sixth inning to help Tampa Bay deny Philadelphia a third straight shot at clinching a wild-card spot, as the AL East champion Rays beat the Phillies 2-0 on Friday night. The Phillies entered leading Arizona by two games for an NL wild card with three to play. The Phillies would have clinched their fifth straight playoff berth with a win against the Rays and an Arizona loss to San Diego.
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