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The Dodgers will turn to Blake Snell in Game 3. He struggled with control in the NLDS, but did extend his streak to nine straight starts allowing one earned run or fewer. 1. Fastball Freddy is back Rays right-hander Freddy Peralta delivered an excellent performance to even the ALCS at a game apiece. He punched […]
Yesterday, the Tampa Bay Rays had plenty to do to secure their first victory in the ongoing ALCS. One of their biggest challenges was keeping Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez under control. Well, in the end, the Rays defeated the Guardians 3–1, despite Ramírez being on the field. So, what went wrong for the […] The post Ramirez Makes Mental Mistakes, Umpiring Controversy, Peralta Keeps Rivals Silent as Rays Shut Down Guardians in Game 2 appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Despite an early exit in the NLDS for the Atlanta Braves, the Postseason rolled on with Game 2 of the ALCS on Tuesday. The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 to even the series. The NLCS continues this evening between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers. Braves News: There are plenty of […]
The postseason dramatics continue this week as we barrel towards finding out which two teams will square off in the World Series. Will it be a battle of the small-market champs with the Brewers and the Rays, or will the Guardians finally get another shot at winning their long-awaited championship? Or will it be another […]
The American League was the only game in town on Tuesday after the Brewers raced ahead to a 2-0 start in the NLCS, the Guardians and Rays playing out Game 2 of their series with all the spotlights on them. The result was an even split of the first two games in Tampa, the series […]
Cleveland Guardians star José Ramírez owned up to his defensive misplay that helped give the Tampa Bay Rays the lead in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series.
Good morning Birdland, Well, we know that at least one of the LCS won’t be a sweep. The Rays evened up the junior circuit matchup at one game apiece with a 3-1 win over the Guardians on Tuesday night. All three of their runs came in a big fourth inning. That proved to be enough […]
We’re through two games in both the ALCS and NLCS, and the games have all been pretty riveting, if you’ve had the stomach to watch them with the Yankees long since eliminated. The Rays capitalized on some uncharacteristic sloppy play from Jose Ramirez to tie the ALCS at a game apiece last night, while the […]
Why wait until October to dissolve the barrier between reliever and starting pitcher? The post Tampa Bay Has Its Own Approach to Bullpen Days appeared first on Baseball Prospectus .
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the end of the all-AL-Central ALDS, what the future holds for the White Sox, the ALCS opener, the Brewers’ 2-0 NLCS lead, the contrast between postseason Shohei Ohtani and José Ramírez, the difference between the Rays and Guardians, and more, plus postscript follow-ups. Audio intro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild […] Source
Freddy Peralta must be thanking his lucky stars that the Tampa Bay Rays managed to acquire him at the trade deadline. After all, not only was he struggling personally to the tune of a 4.99 ERA with the New York Mets, the Mets were also in the middle of a disastrous 2026 campaign. Instead of […] The post Surprised Rays SP Freddy Peralta reacts to Steve Cohen’s presence at ALCS Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 […] The post Why Rays have all the momentum heading into Game 3 of ALCS vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Behind six scoreless innings from trade-deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta and opportunistic execution, the Tampa The post Peralta Dominates, Rays Capitalize on Cleveland Errors to Even ALCS with 3–1 Game 2 Victory appeared first on We Never Stop .
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Behind six scoreless innings from trade-deadline acquisition Freddy Peralta and opportunistic execution, the Tampa The post Peralta Dominates, Rays Capitalize on Cleveland Errors to Even ALCS with 3–1 Game 2 Victory appeared first on We Never Stop .
Game 2 of the ALCS wasn’t quite a must-win yet for the Tampa Bay Rays. But going down 2-0 with the series shifting to the road would have made their life that much more difficult. Nonetheless, that is not a problem that the Rays will have to navigate. After all, thanks to a huge performance […] The post Liam Hicks ‘super grateful’ Rays acquired him at trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 post Rays ace Freddy Peralta hits a major career first in ALCS Game 2 start vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nick Martinez should be well rested when he next takes the mound for the Tampa Bay Rays. Following Tuesday’s 3-1 win versus the Cleveland Guardians, longtime manager Kevin Cash announced that Griffin Jax will start Game 3 of the American League Championship Series, per Marc Topkin of Tampa Bay Times. Martinez, who recorded a 3.10 […] The post Rays will start another pitcher in Game 3 over Nick Martinez appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Cleveland Guardians had a chance to take control of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday. Instead, a defensive breakdown and an offense that could not deliver enough timely hits sent them to a 3-1 Game 2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The Guardians’ Game 2 loss leaves the series […] The post 3 Guardians most to blame for 3-1 Game 2 loss to Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After coming up short in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, fans around the MLB world wondered how the Tampa Bay Rays would respond in Game 2 in what could end up being the final game of the series at Tropicana Field. Would the Rays rally, coming together to prove why they […] The post Chandler Simpson reveals Rays’ mindset after dropping ALCS Game 1 to Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 victory in Game 2 of the ALCS to even things up against the Cleveland Guardians was created straight out of their battery. Freddy Peralta is drawing plenty of plaudits for throwing six shutout innings and rediscovering his peak self just in time for the postseason, but Tampa Bay would not […] The post Rays’ Liam Hicks talks dominant pairing with Freddy Peralta in ALCS Game 2 vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Freddy Peralta at the trade deadline, they must have been expecting that he would provide pitching depth at the very least. Peralta had been in the middle of a tough 2026 campaign with the New York Mets, which made him a bit of a reclamation project. But the Rays […] The post Rays manager Kevin Cash has nothing but praise for Freddy Peralta after dominant ALCS Game 2 showing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Rays saved their season by winning Game 2 of the ALCS, and their trade deadline acquisitions, Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks, played starring roles in the victory.
Monday night was not fun. But there was no time to sulk for the Rays, as they were right back at it tonight for Game 2 of the ALCS. You lose, and you face the prospect of not getting back to the Trop, You win, and it’s a brand new series in Cleveland on Thursday. […]
The Tampa Bay Rays have evened up their American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-1 win on Tuesday at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg. Freddy Peralta’s strong start on the mound silenced Cleveland and tied the series at 1-1. Peralta was at the top of his game, pitching six scoreless innings […] The post Freddy Peralta helps lead Rays past Guardians for ALCS Game 2 win appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The ALCS is all evened up.