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Peralta's Dominance Lifts Rays to ALCS Game 2 Victory
Confirmed
In Short: Freddy Peralta's outstanding performance on the mound was the key factor in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Freddy Peralta's outstanding performance on the mound was the key factor in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Peralta threw first-pitch strikes to 17 of the 24 batters he faced, finishing with 68 strikes out of 99 total pitches (69%).
The Guardians' Jose Ramirez made two critical errors in the fourth inning, allowing the Rays to score multiple runs.
Liam Hicks recorded a two-run single, contributing to the Rays' three-run fourth inning.
Rays manager Kevin Cash noted his team's improved demeanor after a deflating loss in Game 1.
The Guardians' All-Star third baseman anticipated a short hop, but the ball hit the edge of the artificial surface and rolled between his legs, leading to an error.
Seymour retired the side in order in the eighth inning, setting up Bryan Baker to secure his fourth save of the postseason.
The series is now tied 1-1, with Game 3 set for Thursday at 1 p.m. due to forecasted rain in Cleveland.
The Rays' Junior Caminero leads the team with eight home runs, while Jonathan Aranda has contributed significantly with four home runs and 10 RBIs in the last 10 games.
MLB Network will provide extensive coverage of the ALCS, including studio shows and live broadcasts.
What this adds
Peralta's ERA over his last 8 starts (regular season and playoffs) is 0.81.
This was the first time Peralta completed six innings in the playoffs in his eight career postseason starts.
The combined payrolls of the Brewers, Rays, and Guardians are about $55 million below what the Dodgers have this year.
Background
Freddy Peralta's outstanding performance on the mound was the key factor in the Tampa Bay Rays' 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
Freddy Peralta's stellar pitching performance helped the Tampa Bay Rays defeat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series, evening the series at one game apiece.
What's confirmed
- Liam Hicks recorded a two-run single and joined Jonny DeLuca with two hits for the Rays, who evened the best-of-seven series with the Guardians at one win apiece.
- Seymour retired the side in order in the eighth inning to bridge the gap to All-Star closer Bryan Baker, who did the same in the ninth to secure his fourth save of the postseason after leading the major leagues with 41 in the regular season.
- The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Cleveland Guardians in Game One of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) tonight.
- The Cleveland Guardians joined the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers in advancing to the League Championship Series.
What's still developing
- That was the first run, and two more scored when Liam Hicks singled in the following at-bat. -- Buster Olney Game 2 star: Freddy Peralta was filling up the zone from the word "go."
- He now has a 0.81 ERA over his last 8 starts (reg season/playoffs).
- Across eight career postseason starts, Tuesday night was the first time Peralta completed six innings in the playoffs.
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- For the Rays, Drew Rasmussen will take the mound, bringing his strong performance from the season with a 2.45 ERA and 26 strikeouts.
- The Chicago White Sox continued their perfect start to the playoffs, winning again over the Cleveland Guardians to take a 2-0 series lead.
- The White Sox are now 4-0 in the postseason, with all four victories coming on the road.
- Entire Cleveland dugout hitting Petey Halpin with the stop sign this time, he makes it clear he was watching Next game: Today, 8:08 p.m.
- Guardsball showed up, made an unforgettable comeback, disposed of the feel-good story that was the White Sox’ season, and Cleveland is headed to the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays.
- With no home-field advantage and being forced to win three consecutive games in order to advance, the Guardians had everything going against them.
- Midseason acquisition Foster Griffin (15-6, 3.61 ERA) starts for the Guardians, while ace Drew Rasmussen (16-5, 2.67 ERA) will be on the mound for the Rays.
Sources
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