Rays level ALCS behind Peralta shutout start
Freddy Peralta threw six scoreless innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians to level the American League Championship Series in Game 2, ESPN reported. His fastball topped 99 mph, and Cleveland could not convert its familiarity with his approach into runs. Prediction material in the cluster was not used.
Why it matters
Peralta’s dominant start prevented Cleveland from taking control and reset the series after two games.
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Part of the October 14, 2026 brief.