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Freddy Peralta pitches 'incredibly well' in Rays' ALDS Game 2 win over Yankees

Freddy Peralta delivered a strong performance for the Tampa Bay Rays in their 5–2 American League Division Series win over the New York Yankees on Monday. The right-hander, acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline, pitched 4.2 innings, allowing just one run—a fourth-inning solo home run by Ben Rice—while striking out three batters and walking one.

Rays manager Kevin Cash praised Peralta’s command, noting his dominant fastball and changeup early in the outing, though he exited after Tampa Bay loaded the bases in the fifth inning. Peralta left the game after throwing 43 strikes in 66 pitches, emphasizing his focus on executing at his best until the decision to remove him was made.

The Rays’ rotation has thrived all season, with their starters maintaining a relentless strike-throwing approach that has made them difficult to face. Peralta’s 5–2 record and 3.25 ERA during his 10 starts for Tampa Bay highlighted his effectiveness since joining the team in early August.

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