Freddy Peralta pitches six shutout innings as Rays tie ALCS against Guardians

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Freddy Peralta pitches six shutout innings as Rays tie ALCS against Guardians
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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.

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  • •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.
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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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