Freddy Peralta pitches six scoreless innings in Rays' 3-0 win over Tigers
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Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Freddy Peralta delivered six scoreless innings in a solid performance as the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on August 26, 2026. This marked Peralta's first victory with the Rays after being acquired from the New York Mets, improving his record to 6-11. The Rays built a 2-0 lead in the second inning, highlighted by an infield single from Chandler Simpson and a double by Jonny DeLuca. Cedric Mullins added a run later in the inning. A sacrifice fly from Liam Hicks in the sixth extended Tampa Bay's lead. The victory halted each team's three-series losing streak. Kevin Kelly and Tyler Wells closed out the game, with Wells earning his fifth save. The Rays now have a record of 79-54 and will have an off day before facing the San Diego Padres, while the Tigers, at 62-71, will return home to play the Los Angeles Dodgers after a day off.
- •Peralta allowed only two hits and struck out four batters.
- •Rays scored two runs in the second inning and added a third in the sixth.
- •Kevin Kelly pitched two scoreless innings; Tyler Wells earned his fifth save.
- •Tampa Bay has won three of its last four games.
- •Tigers have lost 10 of their last 12 games.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta's six scoreless innings leads Rays to 3-0 win over Tigers
"Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday. Peralta (6-11) won for the first time in five starts since being acquired from the New York Mets at the trade deadline. The Rays took a 2-0 lead in the second after Chandler Simpson led off with an infield single and scored on Jonny DeLuca’s double.
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