Freddy Peralta pitches six shutout innings as Rays tie ALCS against Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Freddy Peralta delivered a standout performance for the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching six shutout innings in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on October 13. Peralta achieved a career-high fastball speed of 99.4 mph, helping the Rays to even the series after losing Game 1. Tampa Bay capitalized on a defensive error by Guardians' third baseman José Ramírez, scoring all their runs in the fourth inning. The series is now tied 1-1, heading to Cleveland for Game 3 on October 14.
- •Peralta allowed four hits, walked two, and struck out six batters.
- •Rays scored all three runs in the fourth inning with a two-run single from Liam Hicks.
- •Chase DeLauter provided an RBI double for Cleveland in the seventh inning.
- •This series is now tied at one game apiece.
- •Game 3 takes place at Progressive Field on October 14.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta's unbelievable velocity gives Rays new weapon in ALCS against Guardians
"Freddy Peralta delivered six shutout innings and the fastest pitch of his career as Tampa Bay evened the American League Championship Series.
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