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Rays sweep Astros 14-4 with strong performances from Peralta and Aranda

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:41 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Rays sweep Astros 14-4 with strong performances from Peralta and Aranda

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 14-4 victory in St. Petersburg on September 13. Freddy Peralta pitched five hitless innings and Jonathan Aranda hit two of the Rays' four home runs. The victory marked the Rays as the first American League team to reach 90 wins this season. Victor Mesa Jr. contributed with three hits, including a two-run triple. Each Rays starter recorded at least one hit and one run, while the Astros had a late surge with three home runs but could not close the gap.

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By the Numbers

•Rays improve to 90 wins this season, first in the AL.
•Freddy Peralta earned his fourth consecutive win with five hitless innings.
•Jonathan Aranda hit two home runs, raising his season total to 21.
•Every Rays starter had at least one hit and scored a run.
•Astros’ three late home runs failed to change the outcome.

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8:41 PMYahoo Sports — Freddy Peralta, Jonathan Aranda help Rays beat Astros 14-4 to sweep series

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Freddy Peralta pitched five hitless innings, and Jonathan Aranda hit two of Tampa Bay's four home runs to help the Rays finish off a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 14-4 victory on Sunday. Peralta (9-11) walked three and threw 86 pitches for the Rays, who became the first AL team to reach 90 wins this season. Victor Mesa Jr. had three of the Rays' 15 hits.
— Yahoo Sports

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