Freddy Peralta leads Rays to World Series, faces former team Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Freddy Peralta and the Tampa Bay Rays reached the World Series after a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series on October 20. Peralta, named ALCS MVP, showcased dominant pitching, extending his shutout streak to 11 ⅔ innings. After a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers, Peralta has rebounded with a perfect 7-0 record and a 0.89 ERA since joining the Rays. The upcoming World Series will see him face his former teammates in an emotional matchup.
- •Peralta pitched 11 ⅔ scoreless innings in the ALCS.
- •Tampa Bay won their third World Series berth in franchise history.
- •Peralta is 7-0 with a 0.89 ERA since joining the Rays.
- •He was traded from the Brewers to the Rays earlier this season.
- •The World Series matchup is set, featuring the Rays vs. Brewers.
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — 'Everything changed' for Freddy Peralta with Rays. His old Brewers mates will find out.
"The Brewers traded their ace last winter. Now he's standing in their way in the World Series.
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