Rays score key win as Freddy Peralta pitches in relief against Guardians
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Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays secured a 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on October 17, 2026, tying the series at 2-2. Freddy Peralta, who won Game 2, made a rare relief appearance, facing three batters on nine pitches. Junior Caminero's sixth-inning double gave the Rays a lead, while Yandy Diaz’s two-run homer in the ninth sealed the game. Nick Martinez also contributed by allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings. Drew Rasmussen is set to start for the Rays in Game 5.
- •Rays and Guardians are tied 2-2 in the ALCS.
- •Freddy Peralta pitched in relief after starting Game 2.
- •Junior Caminero's double in the sixth gave the Rays a crucial lead.
- •Yandy Diaz added a two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- •Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays in Game 5.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rays manager Kevin Cash breaks down Freddy Peralta usage in Game 4 vs. Guardians
"The Tampa Bay Rays pulled out all the stops to even the American League Championship Series, including a rare relief appearance from one of their starters. Freddy Peralta, who started and won Game 2, came out of the bullpen in Tampa Bay’s 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 on Saturday night at Progressive Field . After the game, Rays […] The post Rays manager Kevin Cash breaks down Freddy Peralta usage in Game 4 vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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