Why Rays have all the momentum heading into Game 3 of ALCS vs. Guardians

The Tampa Bay Rays entered Tuesday facing the possibility of falling behind 2-0 in the American League Championship Series. Instead, their 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field restored their confidence and shifted the pressure before Thursday’s Game 3 in Cleveland. Freddy Peralta provided the biggest reason for optimism. The right-hander tossed six scoreless innings, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six. He also reached 99.4 mph, the fastest pitch of his major league career. Acquired from the New York Mets in August, Peralta delivered exactly the kind of postseason performance the Rays desperately needed.