Rays ace Freddy Peralta hits a major career first in ALCS Game 2 start vs. Guardians

Tampa Bay Rays ace Freddy Peralta reached a postseason milestone Tuesday night, completing six innings in a playoff start for the first time in his career during the Rays’ 3-1 ALCS Game 2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Peralta scattered four hits and two walks while striking out six across 99 pitches at Tropicana Field. The 30-year-old retired Cleveland in order in the sixth and finished his night by striking out Petey Halpin. MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo underscored the career first on X, formerly Twitter, noting the flame-throwing right-hander’s recent dominant postseason run.